Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Vocal performance
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Instrumental performance
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Accompanying
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Composition and technology
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Piano performance
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Guitar/lute performance
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Choral conducting

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	1 Foreign Language Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Applied

Accepted

Enrolled

Applying

105

Application Fee - Domestic

125

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

Total Graduate Students

15%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.69%
Black or African American	7.69%
White or Caucasian	30%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	30.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	7.69%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (69%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Composition, instrumental and choral performance, African-American music, Italian Baroque music and performance practice
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Irvine, CA 92697
United States

Contact Michael Dessen
Chair
Email: mdessen@uci.edu
Phone: 949-824-4281
Fax: 949-824-4914

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