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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Spring Back to Berklee
How Berklee's Campus Is Changing for the Spring

See what to expect for ensembles, classroom setups, student lounges, cleaning protocols, and more.

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Undergraduate

Earn a Bachelor of Music degree, and study one of our many principal instruments. Choose from 12 majors and over 30 minors.

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 Certificates and Courses

Complete an online certificate or course to gain the professional credentials and marketable skills you need for success.

 

There is still time to apply for fall 2021.

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What do you want to study?

A Premier Education. A Community that Cares.

  • Graduation

    Affordable Degree Paths

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

    Scholarships

    Financial aid

    Cost-saving strategies

  • 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.

    Meet our faculty

    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.

Coming Up on Campus

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February 2, 2021
Berklee Announces 2021 Spring Signature Series

The virtual concert series celebrates Black History Month, Carole King's Tapestry, and Berklee College of Music’s 75th anniversary.

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Our Community in Numbers

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