Universities in Europe
32 PhD Programs in Music in Europe
- programs
- 32 programs
- universities
- 25 universities
- taught in English
- 88% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 27,369 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Music in Europe and Doctorate in Music in Europe.
Europe has 32 phd programs in music open to international students, at 25 universities. 88% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 27,369 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 19,651 USD and 32,900 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programs
1–24 of 32 · page 1 of 2
Specializations within music
Top universities for Music in Europe
Ranked by how many music programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Birmingham, England (4)
- Bangor University (2)
- University of Surrey (2)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (2)
- University of Nottingham (2)
- Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (1)
- Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP) (1)
- Mozarteum University of Salzburg (1)
- Complutense University of Madrid (1)
- Maynooth University (1)
January intake in Europe
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Phd Music — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Music PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Music MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Music in Europe: common questions
- How many music programs are there in Europe?
- 32 music phd programs at 25 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a music degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in music in Europe is 27,369 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 19,651 USD and 32,900 USD a year.
- Can I study music in Europe in English?
- Yes — 88% of the music programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (28 of 32).
Planning to study music in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist music programs for your budget and profile.