Admissions Overview

The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.

Curtis faculty includes a high proportion of eminent performing musicians who connect students to professional life in an evolving art form. Curtis’s 113-member faculty also includes highly-credentialed instructors in musical studies, liberal arts, and career studies.

Curtis provides complete and diversified musical training where students study with distinguished artist-teachers in private lessons, repertoire classes, and chamber music coachings. Students can work toward a Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, and Professional Studies Certificate.

The Curtis Institute of Music highly values a diverse international student body. Since its founding in 1924, Curtis has welcomed all applicants regardless of race, geographic origin, religious background, socio-economic level, gender, or sexual orientation.

All students at the Curtis Institute of Music receive merit-based, full-tuition scholarships regardless of their financial situation.

Come to Curtis and find campus life that celebrates music by both students and faculty. Build lifelong friendships with fellow students who share your interests, passions, and perspectives.

Find opportunities for virtual office hours, Q&As, and talks with Curtis representatives.

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Phone: (215) 717-3172