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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

London, United Kingdom · Private · Est. More than 35 years ago (exact year not stated on the pages we checked)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

More than 35 years ago (exact year not stated on the pages we checked)

Type

Private

Location

London, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) is a private music school in London, with campuses also in Liverpool and Leeds. It has taught contemporary music for more than 35 years and offers Cert HE, bachelor's and master's courses in performance, songwriting, music production, audio engineering, music business, marketing and live events. About 40% of its students are international, including students from India.

International (non-EU) fees for 2027/28 entry are £16,750 a year for BA and BMus degrees and for full-time MA and MMus courses in London. ICMP's Creative Development Scholarship is not open to non-EU students, and it has no halls of its own, but it helps students find private housing.

Type
Private specialist music school; describes itself as the UK's longest-established contemporary music school
International students
40% of the student body
Campuses
London (Kilburn and Queen's Park), Liverpool and Leeds; Glasgow postgraduate courses from 2027/28
Intakes
September (courses start on 13 September 2027)
Entry
Every applicant has an audition or interview, which can be held online

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
    MA Music Business1 year (full time)£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    MA Event Management & Experience Design1 year (full time)£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    MA Creative Music Production (London)1 year (full time)£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    MMus Popular Music Performance1 year (full time)£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    BA (Hons) Music Business and Entrepreneurship3 years£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    BA (Hons) Creative Music Production3 years£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    BA (Hons) Audio Engineering and Production3 years£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh
    BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance3 years£16,750≈ ₹20.4 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Class 12 (Senior School Secondary Certificate) with an overall 60%, or 55% with RSL Grades 6–8.
      • Every applicant must pass an audition or interview; this can be done online.
      • A deposit of 50% of the first year's tuition fee secures your place.

      Postgraduate

      • A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 55%.
      • An audition or interview is part of the application.
      • A deposit of 50% of the first year's tuition fee secures your place.

      Documents

      • Valid passport
      • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
      • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
      • English test score or Class 12 English result
      • Personal statement
      • Audition or portfolio material, as asked for by the course

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTS (Academic or UKVI)BA and BMus: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in all components. MA and MMus: the page lists 5.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all components.
      PTE Academic59 overall with 59 in each component (undergraduate and postgraduate).
      TOEFL iBTUndergraduate 72; postgraduate 79 (minimums: listening 17, writing 17, speaking 20, reading 18).
      Duolingo English TestUndergraduate 100 overall; postgraduate 105 overall, with subscore minimums.
      Indian Class 12 EnglishICMP's India entry requirements list Standard 12th English at 60%. Confirm with admissions before relying on it for a Student visa.

      Accommodation and living costs

      ICMP has no on-campus housing. Its accommodation team runs events, guides and partnerships to help students find private rooms in London, Liverpool and Leeds. Costs depend on the city and the room you choose.

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      Campus and location

      ICMP's London campuses are in Kilburn and Queen's Park in north-west London, with further campuses in Liverpool and Leeds.

      • Industry-standard studios and rehearsal facilities taught by working musicians.
      • Some BA courses are offered in London, Liverpool and Leeds; master's courses are in London (Glasgow from 2027/28 for some).
      • BA Music Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      Courses are designed with the music industry and focus on building a professional portfolio career as a performer, songwriter, producer or music business professional. For post-study work rules see our UK country guide.

      Graduate outcomes
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      Studying in the UK

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      FAQs

      How much does ICMP cost for Indian students?

      For 2027/28 entry, international (non-EU) students pay £16,750 a year for BA and BMus degrees and £16,750 for a full-time MA or MMus in London. A deposit of 50% of the first year's fee secures your place.

      Is there a scholarship for Indian students?

      ICMP's Creative Development Scholarship (£3,500 a year) is only for eligible EU, EEA and Swiss students, and its bursaries are for UK students. We found no ICMP scholarship for students from India.

      Do I need an audition?

      Yes. Every applicant has an audition or interview. If you cannot travel to the UK, ICMP can hold it online.

      What marks do I need?

      For a bachelor's degree, Class 12 with an overall 60% (or 55% with RSL Grades 6–8). For a master's, a bachelor's degree with 55%.

      Sources

      1. ICMP: course fees for EU, EEA and international students (2027/28) (opens in a new tab)
      2. ICMP: international students (opens in a new tab)
      3. ICMP: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
      4. ICMP: international entry requirements (India) (opens in a new tab)
      5. ICMP: MA Music Business (opens in a new tab)
      6. ICMP: scholarships and bursaries (opens in a new tab)
      7. ICMP: accommodation (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.icmp.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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