Tianjin Juilliard seeks exceptionally talented and disciplined students who meet Juilliard's artistic standards. You should possess the maturity and generosity of spirit that is essential to ensemble work, a broad curiosity for the historical traditions and contemporary trends of music, and a clear dedication to artistic excellence and leadership.

Applications open September 1, 2020 for the 2021 admissions cycle. Please check back this summer for updates.

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• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time you matriculate
• Musical training at a high level
• English language proficiency that meets our outlined requirements

_{*Most Recent Official English Language Test Score: This test score must be delivered to us directly from the testing company but does not need to be passing: It will serve to indicate your most recent level of English language proficiency.}

The following items are only required if you are invited to a live audition:

_{**Final Official English Language Test Score: This test score must be delivered to us directly from the testing company and should meet our test score standards.}

Online Application

Your application and pre-screening recordings are due December 15. To begin, create your Tianjin Juilliard admissions account, gather the required application materials, and follow the instructions to complete your application.

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Application Fee 

The 770 RMB* application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through your application status page upon submission of your application. Your application is not considered complete until the fee has been received.

_{*When paying with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal, the amount will be approximately $110 USD assuming an exchange rate of 7 RMB to $1 USD. The actual amount charged to your account may vary slightly due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.}

Essays

Tianjin Juilliard's Admissions Committee uses your essays to learn more about you as an individual and gain a sense of who you are beyond your application, transcript, and audition. They are also used to confirm that you have the scholastic competence necessary to succeed in graduate-level coursework. Essays should be double-spaced, in a 12-point font such as Times Roman or Arial. Please note that essays should be written in English (not translated from another language) and be your own original work.

Essay #1 | Choose one of the following prompts:

• Many artists experience a moment that crystallizes their career goals. Describe what that moment was for you. Be specific and tell us how that moment continues to influence your artistic and academic work to this day.

OR

• The Cambridge Dictionary defines integrity as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles,” as well as “wholeness and unity.” How would you define artistic integrity for yourself and your art form?

Please write approximately 500-650 words for the prompt of your choice.

Essay #2:

• What has inspired you to apply specifically to The Tianjin Juilliard School? Please include any relevant personal and professional context.

Please write approximately 300-400 words on this prompt.

Artistic Résumé

Your Artistic Résumé should follow a general résumé format. The résumé should be 1-2 pages, and include the following information:

• Your educational background (including private teachers with whom you have studied)
• Significant performance experiences
• Professional orchestra and ensemble experiences (include chair/seating)
• Summer programs/festivals (include year(s) of attendance)
• Competitions, prizes and awards
• Any other information you would like to share with the Admissions Committee 

Transcripts

Transcripts are an important component of the decision process and help us determine if you are prepared to succeed in course work at the graduate level. An official transcript of all grades earned and courses in progress must be submitted electronically or received in hard copy by January 15, 2021. All transcripts must be official copies (no photocopies or screenshots are allowed).

If you are admitted and decide to enroll, you will be required to submit final official transcripts in the summer prior to matriculation. This final transcript must but sent to the Office of the Registrar and must state the degree earned, the date it was awarded, and the list of courses taken and grades earned throughout the course of study. 

Definition of an Official Transcript:

• An electronic record of your academic progress, including grades earned, sent by a secure service (such as Naviance, eSCRIP-SAFE, or other system). Scanned, emailed, or uploaded copies are not considered official.

OR

• A paper record of your academic progress, including grades earned. Official transcripts must arrive in an envelope sealed and stamped by the issuing institution.

Mailing address:
Office of Admissions
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023

Your official transcript(s) must show all prior and current coursework equivalent or similar to a U.S. bachelor's degree (generally including at least 24 credits in liberal arts subjects).

• If your transcript is not in English, we require the transcript in its original language as well as a certified translation
• You will be notified if an official evaluation of your transcript is required to verify your academic level. Companies such as SpanTran, WES, or ECE can provide this service for a fee

Recommendations

In your application you will be required to identify two individuals who will provide your recommendations. These recommendations should:

• Be from a teacher, conductor, coach, or artistic mentor
• Address your talent and accomplishments
• Discuss the following individual characteristics that indicate potential for success in the field: perseverance, dedication, collegiality, and leadership

The recommendations are due February 15. Your recommenders will receive an email with a link to securely upload their recommendations to our application system. We will only accept recommendations received through our application system.

For the fall 2021 application year, auditions will be scheduled in Tianjin and New York. For applicants who are unable to audition at these locations, we will offer the option of auditioning through a combination of an uploaded video recording and Zoom interaction. Please follow updates to our audition schedule and protocol on the Auditions page. 

To satisfy the musical requirements of an application to The Tianjin Juilliard School, you must:

1. Submit pre-screening recordings to your application (all applicants)
2. Audition live at an audition site or through a video recording and Zoom interaction (invitation only)

Pre-screening recordings are uploaded and submitted with the application (due December 15). Applicants who pass the pre-screening round will be invited to register for a final audition.

Learn more about auditions

Definition
You are required to submit proof of English language proficiency if English is not your native language. The Tianjin Juilliard School defines native language as the language first spoken as a child and the primary language spoken at home.

Demonstrating English Language Proficiency
The ability to speak, read, and understand English fluently is an important factor in admissions decisions.

Applicants may submit one of the following test types to demonstrate English language proficiency:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Pearsons Language Test: Academic (PTE Academic)

Juilliard's TOEFL code: 2340
Juilliard's CEEB code: 002340
To submit electronic IELTS scores, search for “Juilliard School” 

The official test results must be sent directly from the testing company and received by the Office of Admissions at The Juilliard School in New York by the appropriate deadlines listed below. Please note that when requesting official test results from the testing company, you should search for “Juilliard” in the school list for score delivery. Juilliard only accepts electronic official test results sent directly by the testing company. 

_{*Most Recent Official English Language Test Score: This test score must be delivered to us directly from the testing company but does not need to be passing: It will serve to indicate your most recent level of English language proficiency.}

_{**Final Official English Language Test Score: This test score must be delivered to us directly from the testing company and should meet our test score standards.}

Institutional Language Proficiency Assessment: Applicants who are invited to a live audition will participate in an individual online English assessment interview with Tianjin Juilliard's English language office in January - February 2021. The results of this interview will be considered alongside your standardized test results.

Intensive English Foundation Program: In cases where a score of between 72-89 TOEFL / 5.5-6.5 IETLS / 48-60 PTE has been met, students may be considered for the Intensive English Foundation Program, held at The Tianjin Juilliard School the summer prior to matriculation. Successful completion of this summer program will meet the English language proficiency entrance requirement for the Master of Music degree.

We evaluate each applicant holistically and will review applicants who fall below our recommended score on an individual basis.

As a currently enrolled student in the Juilliard Collegiate Division, you will be exempt from the requirements for pre-screening, proof of English language proficiency, and transcripts. Additionally, your application fee will be waived as long as your submit your application by the December 15 deadline.

Master of Music students enrolled at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music are eligible to apply to the Dual-Degree Program, a collaboration between The Tianjin Juilliard School and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. This unique opportunity consists of study at Tianjin Conservatory and two years of study at Tianjin Juilliard. Students who successfully complete the program earn a Master's degree from The Juilliard School in New York and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. 

While enrolled at Tianjin Conservatory, students pay the tuition for Tianjin Conservatory. While enrolled at Tianjin Juilliard for the final two years, students pay the Chinese national tuition rate for Tianjin Juilliard. In the 2020-21 academic year, this reduced Chinese national tuition charge for Tianjin Juilliard is 200,000 RMB. Please note that tuition at Tianjin Juilliard will typically increase annually. Scholarship opportunities exist from Tianjin Juilliard while enrolled for the two years at Tianjin Juilliard. 

In order to apply, applicants should complete the online Tianjin Juilliard application, indicating that they are currently enrolled at Tianjin Conservatory and will be applying to the Dual-Degree Program. Applications must include a pre-screen video recording, uploaded to the application. The Admissions Office at Tianjin Juilliard will notify an applicant if they have been invited for a live audition. View complete audition requirements here. Admission decisions for the Dual-Degree program are made by the Tianjin Juilliard Admission Committee, which includes senior administration from Tianjin and New York.  

Consultative lessons give prospective students the opportunity to meet and work with Tianjin Juilliard faculty during the admissions process. Consultative lessons should be viewed as a way for students to learn about a teacher’s style and pedagogical approach; they are not mandatory, and do not influence admission.

You can only apply for one consultative lesson per faculty in a school year. The Tianjin Juilliard School may be able to arrange for consultative lessons based on faculty availability and other factors. Until further notice, all consultative lessons will take place online via Zoom. The fee for a 60-minute online lesson is 1000 RMB. In-person consultative lessons are expected to resume in Fall 2020. The fee for a 60-minute in-person lesson is 1500 RMB. To request a consultative lesson, please contact us at admissions@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn for further details.

The Tianjin Juilliard School seeks to facilitate the full participation of applicants with disabilities in the audition process. The School makes reasonable accommodations or adjustments for qualified individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

The School will not make pre-admissions inquiries as to whether or not a student has a disability; however, applicants with documented disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the audition process must notify the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services (OASDS) in writing by December 15. Please notify the office by emailing them at oass@juilliard.edu.

You will be required to submit documentation of your disability to OASDS; this information will be kept strictly confidential. You must complete the following forms in order for the school to accommodate your specific needs:

• Applicant Release of Disability Related Information Form
• Audition Accommodation Request Form

All documented disability requests will be managed by The Juilliard School in New York.