To be admitted to the graduate program in music, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
Letter of intent detailing reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
Submission of an essay on professional goals
Resume including educational background and work experience.
Personal interview

IELTS – 6.5
TOFEL ibt – 79
TOFEL pbt – 550