HW Longfellow wrote- “Music is the universal language of mankind.”

In identifying schools for this list, one of the primary concerns must be faculty to student ratio. Along with this criterion, faculty, college legacy, reputation, the music school’s links to musical tradition as well as alumni success need to be weighed in. Certain colleges around the world have set an exceptionally high standard for all other music schools around the world.

Julliard

Juilliard, located in Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York was founded in 1905 and, is one of the most widely recognized music giants in the United States. Julliard has a very gifted alumni as well as a diverse student population with over 500 students from 40 different countries. With a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1, it has one of the best ratios which probably is the reason why easy access of student to the instructors and alumni is guaranteed. On the undergraduate level Julliard offers either a Bachelor of Music or Diploma program. Graduate degrees offered are Master of Music, Graduate Diploma, Artist Diploma, and Doctor of Music.

Berklee College of Music

Most of us must have heard of Berklee College’s music renditions of AR Rahman’s songs. Berklee, with almost 4200 students is one of the largest colleges in the Music industry. It specialises in contemporary music. Berklee offers many undergraduate majors including Composition, Jazz Composition, Music Therapy, Film Scoring and Music Business/Management. Graduate include Contemporary Performance in Jazz; Global Entertainment and Music Business; Music Production, Technology & Innovation; Music Therapy; Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games.

Yale School of Music

Among Ivy League schools, Yale School of Music is the only one of its kind dedicated to this cause, which was a product of the Yale Department of Music. About 200 students receive education here as the admission is very competitive. As a graduate professional school, Master of Music, Master of Music Arts and Doctor Music Arts programs of study are offered. Joint Bachelor of Arts/Master of Music courses of study are also offered as well as Artist Diploma and Certificate in Performance.

The Royal Academy of Music

One of the best places to gain your knowledge in Music and Britain’s oldest music conservatoire, this college is in London, England. With a student to faculty ration of 2:1, the college promises care and attention to all its deserving candidates. The Royal Academy offers instruction from childhood through the doctoral level in both performance and research tracks.

Conservatoire de Paris

The Conservatoire de Paris in Paris aims to provide musical education for the greatest number possible. Accepting only around 30 students per year, admission is extremely competitive. The student body and faculty comprise an international range, creating a diverse musical education experience. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is one of the oldest and largest music schools in the world. It was established in 1817 in Vienna, Austria, also one of most beautiful cities in the world. Musicians like Brahms and Mahler studied at this cultural center of arts and music. Even though it has around 3,000 students it still has 4.7 students to each instructor. Its students have won many international competitions in all areas of music including Conducting, Organ, Voice and Film and Media Composition.