Doctor of Music Program (D.M.)
Thai Instrument
Thai Strings and instruments, including Saw Duang, Saw Uu, Saw Sam Sai, Jakae, Kim, and KluiPiang Aw
1. Play 1 solo song using the rhythmic pattern “Natapbropgai, 3 chan” with the song being at least 48 measures.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Pipaat Instruments, including Ranad Eek, Ranad Tum, PiiNai, Kong Wong Yai and Kong Wong Lek
1. Play the song NapatPrapirapdem-ong and a solo song of not less than 64 measures and 1 “Tap 1 Tap” song set.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Thai Drums
1. Play the song NatapPlengDrahomrong, Natapsameu and NatapPlengChutHomrongyenwith a Tapon Thai and Glongtat and also play a Natap to accompany a solo provided by the committee with a Glongkaek and Rammana.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Puenbaan Thai Instruments
1. For Pin, Kaen and Ponglang, play an advanced solo in the “Laitangyao” and “Laitangsan” groups.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
English Proficiency Requirement
All incoming students must meet an English language requirement. Applicants can submit a copy of the score report from one of the following exams (or * from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya campus).
TEST | MU GRAD PLUS (MU GRAD Test + Speaking) | Others | ||
IELTS | TOEFL-iBT | MU ELT | ||
Minimum (Entrance Requirement) | 40 | 3.0 | 32 | 84 (Except Doctoral Level) |
Graduate Diploma/ Masters/ Higher Graduate Diploma (Pass) | 70 (W=10, S=10) | 5.0 (W=5.0, S=5.0) | 64 (W=17, S=15) | 84 (W=10, S=10) |
Doctoral (Pass) | 90 (W=12, S=12) | 6.0 (W=6.0, S=6.0) | 79 (W=23, S=19) | – |
W = Writing, S = Speaking
• English scores must not exceed 2 years from the date of the test English to the date of application for the entrance examination.
• IELTS Indicator English exam scores are not accepted.
• Applicants must submit their English exam score to the College of Music with their application.
• Applicants who are accepted for admission must submit their exam score to FGS database at https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/EngPoint/index.php
Music Theory and History Placement Exam
Basic Music Proficiencies
All incoming graduate* students are required to demonstrate general music proficiencies in basic music subjects, such as music theory and music history. For students that are unable to pass the exams, they must take additional review courses during the first year of study.
1. Required Exams
Western Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory 2. Western Music History |
Thai/Eastern Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory 2. Thai Music Theory and History |
Jazz Instruments (M.M. and D.M.) | 1. Jazz Proficiency Exam |
2. General Exam Information
(1) All new graduate students must take the proficiency exams, regardless of the student’s program or major prior to the Entrance Interview, with an exception of applicants in Music Business Major of the Master of Arts program.
(2) Students who do not pass the exam(s) must take the respective basic course(s), which will be assigned by the Admission committee.
(3) Students must take any assigned basic courses the first time they are offered and for zero credit hours
3. Assigned Basic Courses after Music Proficiency Exams
The following table lists the basic courses that students must take if they cannot pass the Basic Music Proficiencies exams
Type | Required Exams | Basic Courses from Basic Music Proficiencies | |
M.A./M.M./D.M. | Ph.D. | ||
Western Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory | MSTC 530 | MSTC 635 |
2. Western Music History | MSCY521 | MSCY 648 | |
Thai/Eastern Instruments | 1. Western Music Theory | MSTC 530 | MSTC 635 |
2. Thai Music Theory and History | MSTH512 | ||
MSCY 522 | MSCY 648 | ||
Jazz Instruments (M.M. and D.M.) | 1. Jazz Proficiency Exam | MSJA 511 | – |
MSJA 512 |
Code detail:
MSTC 530 Western Music Theory Review
MSCY 521 Perspective of Western Music History
MSCY 522 Perspective of Thai Music History
MSTH 512 Thai Music Theory Review
MSJA 511 Perspective of Jazz History
MSJA 512 Jazz Theory Review
MSTC 635 Core Concepts in Music Theory
MSCY 648 Core Concepts in Music History
Tuition Fees
Thai students
Major | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | All Program |
Thai Music | 162,500 | 162,500 | 162,500 | 162,500 | 650,000 |
International students
Major | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | All Program |
Thai Music | 171,250 | 171,250 | 171,250 | 171,250 | 685,000 |
*the tuition fees might be change according to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University’s announcement*