Berklee College of Music

BM (Bachelor of Music); BA (Black Music and Culture; Music Industry Leadership and Innovation)

BM and BA in Black Music and Culture do not require a portfolio; BA in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation requires a résumé/CV and a one-page cover letter (submitted via the Next Steps application system). All BM/BA applicants must complete an audition + interview. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply , https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/auditionandinterview

Non-native English-speaking international students must submit an English test score. BM and BA in Black Music and Culture: IELTS 6.0 (IELTS Academic preferred, General Training also accepted); TOEFL iBT (before 21 January 2026) 72 / (after) 4; Duolingo 110; PTE 48. BA in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 100/5; Duolingo 120; PTE 60. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international

Undergraduate degree tuition and mandatory fees $55,620 (2026–2027 academic year, Berklee College of Music main campus). Source: https://www.berklee.edu/student-accounts/tuition-and-related-costs

Fall: Early Action (non-binding) 1 November 2026; Regular Action 15 January 2027 (Fall). Spring: 1 July 2026. Summer: Early Action 1 November / Regular Action 1 December. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/deadlines

Yes. All BM and BA in Black Music and Culture applicants must complete an audition and interview (about 15 minutes each); BA in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation requires an online interview. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/interview , https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/auditionandinterview

MM (Master of Music); MA (Creative Media and Technology etc.)

Varies by programme; e.g. Master of Music in Global Jazz 'Portfolio is the audition', requiring 4 performance videos (blues, Footprints/Impressions/Naima, original composition, free choice, at least two ensemble) + thesis ideas. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/global-jazz/apply-master-music

Non-native English speakers whose undergraduate degree was not taught in English must submit: most master's IELTS 7.5 (recommended), TOEFL (before 21 January 2026) 100 / (after) 5, Duolingo 120; Valencia Contemporary Performance: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80/4, Duolingo 110. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/graduate/eligibility-requirements , https://valencia.berklee.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply

Varies by campus/programme: Boston Global Jazz / NYC etc. Regular Action 15 January 2027; Valencia Regular Action 15 January (Early Action 1 November); Boston Conservatory graduate 15 January. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/graduate/deadlines

Yes. All master's applicants who advance to the next round will be contacted for an interview. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/graduate

Berklee Summer Programs (e.g. Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive, age 15+, Boston, most programmes no audition required, may earn college credit); also Berklee Global Academic Partners (e.g. Foundation in Music pre-college bridging programme). Source: https://summer.berklee.edu/ , https://www.berklee.edu/berklee-now/news/a-proven-path

All undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships with no separate application; admitted Master of Music in Global Jazz students receive a full-tuition grant. Source: https://college.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply , https://college.berklee.edu/global-jazz/apply-master-music

Berklee does not require AI use; submitting AI-generated work without disclosure/attribution is considered academic dishonesty. Guiding principle: AI must not replace the student's role as creator and decision-maker; AI contributions must be transparently disclosed and cited; no institution-wide mandatory use. Source: https://www.berklee.edu/about/ai-machine-learning , https://online.berklee.edu/about/student-policy-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai