University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Program Summary
Program Description
The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with good English-language skills. It supplements immersive classes taught in English with just the right amount of support.
Students in the Academic Accelerator receive:
- The right amount of support for their academic and English-speaking needs
- A full year’s worth of college credits
- Access to courses exclusively for international students
- English-language help with words they need to know for their classes
- A mix of classes with international and U.S. students
The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The U has a variety of emphasis areas for students to choose from:
- Classical Guitar Performance
- Instrumental Performance
- Jazz Composition
- Jazz Performance
- Music Composition
- Music Education: Choral
- Music Education: Instrumental
- Music History & Literature
- Music Theory
- Organ Performance
- Piano Pedagogy
- Piano Performance
- Vocal Performance
Prior to admission to the program, all students must audition on their major instrument or voice. Once admitted, they will take a variety of theoretical and practical courses: the music curriculum consists of courses in music theory, conducting, music history, large ensemble performance, chamber ensemble performance, keyboard, and private lessons. Through a combination of academic coursework, technical instruction, and hands-on training, students will graduate prepared to enter exciting careers in music and music instruction.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Grade 12 / High School
Minimum GPA
65%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
68
IELTS
5.5
Reading
5
Writing
5
Listening
5
Speaking
5
PTE
46
Reading
42
Writing
42
Listening
42
Speaking
42
Duolingo
95
Literacy
10
Conversation
10
Comprehension
10
Production
10
Program Intakes
August 2025
Open date
June 26, 2025
Submission deadline
July 15, 2025
August 2026
Open date
June 26, 2026
Submission deadline
July 15, 2026
Cost and Duration
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Program Level
4 year bachelor's degree
Program Length
$12634 USD
Cost of Living
$0 USD
Application fee
$34420 USD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
Health Insurance Fee: $2,400 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)
Books and Supplies Fee: $1,240 per year
Study Destinations
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