Applicants to a graduate program in the Frost School of Music with international academic credentials must do the following.
Documents Required
Submit the following educational documents to an approved international credentialing evaluation service for evaluation:
a) Official original diplomas and certificates in the original language, and
b) Official original transcripts in the original language (names of courses, grades, and hours of instruction) for every year of study.
Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by professional, certified English translations. Translations supplement, but do not replace the official documents.
Type of Evaluation Required
The Frost School of Music is requiring international applicants to their programs to complete a course-by-course evaluation with GPA.
Where to Submit Documents for Evaluation
The recommended evaluation agencies are:
Please note that international applicants are not required to use the services of IEE or JS&A exclusively, but the University of Miami requires that an international credential evaluation must be done by one of the approved evaluation vendors found on this list.
Evaluation Fee
Applicants are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Submission of Evaluation
The evaluation vendor is required to send all official copies of related documents to:
Frost School of Music
PO Box 248165
Coral Gables, FL 33124-7610
or electronically to:
fsom.graddocs@miami.edu
Applicants who are applying with a current degree in progress will be required to have their final transcripts and diploma evaluated upon arrival at the Frost School. If applicants use Josef Silny for the initial evaluation, the Frost School will cover the evaluation. If applicants choose a different vendor, they will be responsible for the cost of the re-evaluation.
Additional Information
Click here to visit the Frost School of Music's admissions website.
