Best University Affiliated

The Eastman School of Music, established in Rochester, New York, provides rigorous conservatory training in music performance, music education, and music business. Founded by George Eastman, it’s a highly regarded institution within the University of Rochester system. It serves aspiring musicians, c...

Established in 1974 at Rice University in Houston, Texas, the Shepherd School of Music is a selective conservatory known for its small size and strong orchestral training programs.

Founded in Baltimore in 1857, the Peabody Institute is one of the oldest conservatories in the United States and has been affiliated with Johns Hopkins University since 1977.

Operated by Tel Aviv University in Israel, the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music was established in 2005 and features a notable partnership with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal, with roots to 1904, is one of Canada's leading university-based music faculties.

Located at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, the Bienen School of Music is a leading university-based conservatory that received its current name in 2010.

Founded in 1884 at the University of Southern California, USC Thornton School of Music is one of the oldest music schools on the West Coast and offers a wide range of degree programs.

Founded in 1921 at Indiana University in Bloomington, the Jacobs School of Music is one of the largest and most comprehensive music schools in the United States.

Founded in 1957, the Yonsei University College of Music in Seoul is a highly regarded private institution known for its rigorous programs in performance and composition.

Founded in 1915 and part of the University of Sydney, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is Australia's oldest conservatory and a leading research institution.

Part of the University of Cincinnati, CCM was formed in 1955 by merging the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with the College of Music, offering one of the most comprehensive arts programs in the U.S.

Established in 1960 as South Korea's first college of music, Hanyang University in Seoul is highly distinguished for its programs in performance and composition.

Part of the University of Melbourne, it is one of Australia's most prominent music schools, known for performance excellence and strong research output.