Conservatory

New England Conservatory of Music

Information updated 14.08.2026

( NEC ) – private nonprofit higher education institution in United States. NEC began its activity in 1867. The university has an urban campus in Boston. Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. It is worth noting that the university has a liberal admission policy accepting 1 out of 3 applicants. New England Conservatory of Music is among the universities that divides the academic schedule into semesters. The tuition fees are quite steep. A year of bachelor studies at NEC will cost you at least 20,000 USD.

Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 20,000 USD per year. Despite this the students can apply for scholarships provided by the university. For more accurate information regarding NEC tuition fees please visit the official website of the university http://necmusic.edu. The composition of the university. New England Conservatory of Music is on the smaller side, it teaches about 1000 students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. About 299 teachers and professors are employed by NEC. The university has international partners which allows its students to participate in exchange programs.

The university has social media profiles Twitter , Youtube , Facebook , Linkedin , where you can learn more about it. Infrastructure of NEC. The university has a dedicated library. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request. In addition the university has the developed sports infrastructure