Admissions Open For Master of Arts in Music at KU School of Arts

The Department of Music of Kathmandu University (KU) announces the opening of admissions for a two-year Master's Program in Ethnomusicology (MMuS). The program emphasizes training competent musicians and ethnomusicologists to document, preserve, and work creatively with the endangered musical traditions of Nepal. The entire course is highly participatory, and students are expected to take an active role in preparing and leading class discussions.

Key Details

• Form Distribution Begins: June 25, 2025
• Form Distribution Deadline: August 22, 2025
• Entrance Examination: August 24, 2025
• Recital and Interview: August 25, 2025
• Admission of selected students: August 26 to September 07,  2025
• Orientation: September 07, 2025
• New Semester Begins: September 15, 2025

Eligibility

Completion of Bachelor in Ethnomusicology or equivalent degree from any recognized institution.

Application Fee Details

Application Fee: NRs. 1,000

Payment Methods:

1. Bank Voucher
   • Account Name: KU-SCHOOL OF ARTS
   • Nepal Investment Bank Ltd: A/c: 00501030255561
2. eSewa

• Find School of Arts, Kathmandu University in the search box. And select Application fee. Save a soft-copy/screenshot of the payment voucher from e-Sewa.

Required Documents

• Application letter (motivation letter)
• A CV/resume
• Copy of Citizenship Certificate or National ID or Passport
• 3 copies PP-size Photos
• Transcripts (School level, 10+2/A-level or equivalent, and Bachelor’s or above for Master’s degree applicants).
• If you are waiting for your final year’s results, you may submit certificates and mark sheets until the previous exams.
• Certificates of all previous degrees.
• Migration Certificate (original hardcopy to be submitted to Admissions Office post-admission)

Application Forms with required documents must be submitted either physically or sent via email..

Scholarships

Master level programs offer scholarships to 20 percent students under the Formula Funding Scheme.

Note: Students waiting for the results of their final year or semester examination of their qualifying degree can apply for provisional admission.

Kathmandu University, School of Arts Department of Music
Tripureshwor, Kathmandu
Tel: 014100591 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Email: music.admission@ku.edu.np
www.kumusic.edu.np