NEC Admissions
Your Future in Music Starts Here
Conservatory excellence and opportunity since 1867.
Cultivate your creativity, here in the heart of Boston.
Choose your path
with 25+ majors and dual-degree programs
Discover new perspectives
among a global community of 700+ world-class students
Advance your artistry
through a one-of-a-kind integrative curriculum
Imagine the opportunities
of studying in Boston, steps from Symphony Hall
Study with the best
alongside our acclaimed faculty of 400+ teaching artists
When I arrived, people were jamming outside on the staircase, and I knew it was the place for me.”
DARYNN DEAN ’19
Jazz Voice
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Our unique dual-degree programs combine renowned collegiate-level music training at NEC with prestigious undergrad studies at either Harvard or Tufts.
Culminating in a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and a Master of Music from NEC, this prestigious program offers access to incredible resources for emerging musician-scholars.
Students earn bachelor’s degrees from Tufts and NEC through this rigorous undergrad experience that immerses participants in the communities of both schools.
Theory meets practice.
Connect coursework with real-life applications through NEC’s transformative integrative curriculum. This combines traditionally separate classes into immersive courses so that you can explore the full potential of your musicianship. Among this year’s dynamic offerings: