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If you're passionate about music and envision yourself performing, conducting, teaching, composing, or working as a music therapist, Iowa's music program offers exciting possibilities. You can explore various musical styles—from choral and instrumental to jazz, popular, classical, or marching band—while pursuing your creative interests. Iowa music alumni have built successful careers as performers, therapists, and educators. The University of Iowa School of Music ranks among the nation's top university-based music programs and enjoys global recognition in the fine arts community.
With approximately 470 music majors, the school strikes a perfect balance—offering robust specialized programs while maintaining a personalized approach to nurture each student's talent. Both music majors and non-majors can access exceptional learning opportunities, including diverse coursework and performance ensemble participation.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: