OpenFieldMaster of Music (M.Mus) in Classical Piano Performance
Two-year postgraduate performance degree with solo recital debuts in NUA Concert Hall, chamber ensemble coaching, and piano concerto competitions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Music degree in piano or equivalent conservatoire training
- English language proficiency
- Japanese conversational (JLPT N3) or English B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Live audition recital (30 min: classical sonata, romantic work, contemporary piece)
- Recommendation letters
- Two masterclass professor recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥300,000 concert performance award support
- Application fee
- ¥200,000 admission fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,450,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nagoya University of the Arts (NUA) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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