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Manhattan School of Music English Requirements

New York, United States

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a private music conservatory located in New York City's Morningside Heights neighborhood. Founded in 1917, it offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in classical performance, jazz, musical theatre, and related musical disciplines. MSM draws students from over 50 countries and its faculty includes members of major New York musical organizations such as the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Manhattan School of Music accepts Duolingo English Test for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: msmnyc.edu/admission/international-applicants

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Requirements are read from Manhattan School of Music's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.