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Bachelor of Instrumental Performance
- Louisville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Music degree concentrating on instrumental performance.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Instrumental Performance. Apply knowledge in areas including 120 credit hours: theory I-IV
- musicianship
- structure and analysis
- music history
- . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Arranger
- Music director
- Musician
- Composer
- Music teacher
- Performer
Curriculum
- 120 credit hours: theory I-IV
- musicianship
- structure and analysis
- music history
- survey of world music cultures
- individual applied performance study
- ensembles
- conducting and recitals. Remaining hours are completed with the SHSU core curriculum
- electives and the catalogue degree plan.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (first-time) with official transcripts
- Transfer applicants need a course-by-course credential evaluation
- Lowest school-level weighted high school GPA 2.5 (other schools 2.75-3.5)
- SAT/ACT optional
- English IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105. Some majors (Speed School
- Business
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Music
- Art) have extra entry criteria.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (first-time) with official transcripts, Notarized ATA-certified translation if not in English, Transfer applicants need a course-by-course credential evaluation, Intended major required, Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale
- Duolingo 4.0 per skill
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the 2027-02-15 priority deadline. Apply online through UofL admissions and pay the 30 USD application fee. Submit official transcripts (ATA-certified notarized translation if not in English)
- intended major and English proof (test score or exemption). Receive the admission decision. Show proof of funds for the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,110 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Belknap Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Music |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Incoming first-year international undergraduates may qualify for the Global Cardinal Scholarship based on high-school GPA: USD 5,000 at GPA 3.25 to 3.49, USD 6,500 at GPA 3.50 to 3.74, And USD 8,000 at GPA 3.75 or higher. Eligible international transfer students with GPA at least 3.0 may qualify for USD 5,000. Terms and renewability apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,110 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,446 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale, Duolingo 4.0 per skill, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21).