Berklee College of Music

The world’s preeminent college for the study of music, where students experience all aspects of the music industry through an interdisciplinary curriculum

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Event for Prospective Students
Open House: April 1, 2023

Meet Berklee representatives and learn about campus life, financial aid, scholarships, and student resources, and engage in a live Q&A.

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Undergraduate

Earn a Bachelor of Music degree with 14 majors and over 30 principal instruments, or a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation.

Graduate

Earn a master’s degree at one of our three campuses—Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain—or complete your degree entirely online.

Summer Programs

Spend your summer studying and performing with students from all over the world.

Online Programs

Gain a bachelor’s or master’s degree, complete an online certificate, or take individual courses—from anywhere, at any time—through Berklee Online.

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    Affordable Degree Paths

    Learn about the different ways to make a Berklee degree more affordable.

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  • Studio facilities

    World-Class Facilities

    With state-of-the-art recording studios, modern performance spaces, and all the latest technology, Berklee enables you to learn and create in a professional, creative environment.

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  • Exceptional Faculty

    Learn from the leaders in your field. Our award-winning faculty are experts and innovators who are highly active in their areas of specialization.

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    Meet our artists in residence

Where Will Berklee Take You?

  • Makeba Riddick
    Class of 1999
    Singer-Songwriter; Producer

    Makeba Riddick has worked with Rihanna and Beyoncé, collaborated with David Guetta and Tamar Braxton, and produced songs for Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey. 

  • Alex Lacamoire
    Class of 1995
    Orchestrator; Arranger; Pianist

    Alex Lacamoire has earned Tony Awards for his orchestration work on musicals Hamilton, In the Heights, and Dear Evan Hansen.

  • Pinar Toprak
    Pinar Toprak
    Class of 2000
    Composer for film, television, and video games

    Pinar Toprak is an Emmy-nominated composer and rising star in Hollywood. She scored the smash hit Fortnite video game as well as the blockbuster Captain Marvel—both of which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.

Upcoming Events

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Tuesday / April 4, 2023 / 11:00 am
Momentum: The Inauguration of Erica Muhl, DMA

The Berklee Board of Trustees cordially invites you to the inauguration of Erica Muhl, DMA, the fourth—and first female—president of Berklee. The occasion will be celebrated with remarks and reflections from special guests and a musical tribute to President Muhl.

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Our Community in Numbers

  • 4,217 students enrolled
  • 95+ countries represented
  • 34 principal instruments
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