UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF MUSIC
The Graduate Program Office
Room 216, Abelardo Hall,
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Philippines

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

(as of June AY 2003-2004)

1) A Bachelor of Music (BM) degree, or its equivalent, from a fully accredit

institution. Each applicant must submit a diploma or an equivalent document.
2) An original copy of the transcript of records (undergraduate, graduate work, if
any) and a duplicate copy.
3) Accomplished Application forms for admission (UPD-GPMu Form No. 1) in
duplicate copy.
4) Accomplished recommendation forms from at least two (2) professors or
experts in your field (UPD-GPMu Form No. 2).
5) A cumulative grade average of 2.0 (B) or better in the undergraduate work.
6) Interview with the graduate advisor of the intended major area to determine
specific requirements in the intended area.
7) Talent audition in the major instrument or voice which is scheduled on
_________ (see Admission Schedule). Applicants living abroad or in distant
provinces are encouraged to send a video (VCD, DVD) or audio recording of
the applicant’s repertoire early before the scheduled audition at the College of
Music.
8) Proof of English and/or Filipino proficiency for students whose native
language is not English or Filipino. For English proficiency, a score of at least
500 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.
9) For prospective Music Education and Musicology majors, one academic
writing sample (15-20 pages).
10) Three (3) copies of recent photo (2” X 2”)
11) Graduate Placement Exam
12) Keyboard Proficiency Exam

*For clarifications/queries, please visit www.upd.edu.ph/~music, call us at 929-6963, or

send e-mail to Dr. Raul Navarro, chair of the Graduate Programs at
rcnavarro_music@yahoo.com