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Living on campus at The Juilliard School: Housing costs including meal plan are estimated at around $22,410. The close-knit environment allows students to form close relationships with professors and peers. Students living on campus can have full access to college amenities. Safety is better than off-campus housing. 

Living off campus: Housing charges off campus are around $14,400 and meal costs are around $6,080. Apart from this students have to pay for electricity and other utilities as well. So living on campus is slightly cheaper than living off campus. Students living off-campus are likely to have more freedom. Living off-campus can have its own benefits like independence and choice of managing their budgets.

The below mentioned documents are required for the visa process for Indian students at The Juilliard School:

The applicant has to fill out the Indian Government visa application form available online.

• Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months and have at least 3 blank visa pages.
• A photocopy of the data page of the passport.
• Passport-size photos
• Official letter of confirmation issued by the Juilliard School.
• If the studies are financed by the applicant: An original bank guarantee letter issued by the bank, on bank letterhead paper, in the name of the applicant, testifying their ability to meet expenses of a minimum of 500 € per month to cover study fees, accommodation and living expenses in India for the duration of the stay 
• If the studies are sponsored by a third person: An original bank guarantee letter issued by the bank, on bank letterhead paper, in the name of the third party, testifying their ability to sponsor the applicant for a minimum of 500 € per month to cover study fees,  accommodation and living expenses in India for the duration of the stay.

Indian students choose to study at The Juilliard School for its distinguished standing, excellent instruction, opportunity for cross-cultural learning, and abundance of artistic and professional growth. It ranked 7 in the world for performing arts in 2024 and 1 in music and drama among the best fine art schools by US News and World Report for 2022. The Office of International Advisement (OIA) provides full support to international students. The college has 800 students from 42 different countries which shows great diversity. It offers programs in Music, Drama, and Dance. Students studying at The Juilliard School get professional networking through internships and collaborations. The total estimated cost of attendance is estimated to be $86,582. The certifications from Juilliard are highly regarded everywhere as it one of the most famous institution in performing arts. Employers and students are drawn to it because to its stellar reputation, which elevates the status of its degrees and certifications.

The most recent deadline for the five-year M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery program at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Trivandrum varies every year depending on a number of variables, including the volume of applicants and their performance on the admission exam. Because the program is highly competitive, historically, the cutoff ranks for highly specialised programs like the M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery have been fairly high. Top entrance exam scores, which are often in the top 50–100 range, may usually translate into a higher possibility of acceptance for applicants. You should check the official SCTIMST website or get in touch with their admissions office directly for the most up-to-date and accurate cutoff values.

Scholarships offered by The Juilliard School are mentioned below-

Juilliard Scholarships: Students are chosen for this prize on the basis of their financial need and artistic merit. The school takes into account a number of factors when assessing a student's financial need, including the student's and parent's assets and income, the availability of outside funding, the overall amount of student debt, and unique circumstances like job loss. The student's academic record and entrance audition determine the merit. Depending on the student's merit and financial need, a variable sum is offered.

To avail Juilliard Scholarships Indian students need to fill out the International Student Financial Aid Application and submit financial information documents.

Kovner Fellowship: The Kovner Fellowship is a merit-based financial aid programme that pays The Juilliard School's entire anticipated cost of tuition. Kovner Fellows get expanded programmatic opportunities in addition to extensive scholarship support that covers tuition, room & board, and incidental expenditures. Scholarships for exceptional students in musical areas are available. All Juilliard students are immediately eligible for this scholarship.

It will be quite difficult for an average Indian student to join The Juilliard School because of some obvious reasons. The acceptance rate of The Juilliard School is 10%. It is a renowned institution for performing arts and getting into Juilliard is highly competitive. Although it does not require any SAT or ACT scores for admission it does require outstanding artistic skills. Students have to give some pre-screening materials online, and then only shortlisted applicants are called for auditions. It is a pre-requisite for admission to the college. Apart from this Indian students being non-native English speakers have to qualify for English Proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS. 

Yes, getting part-time jobs at The Juilliard School is easy. Students can get on-campus employment through Juilliard Work-Study (JWS) programs offered by the school.The majority of international students can work under the JWS program; however, before taking any on-campus jobs, they should confirm with the Office of International Advisement (OIA). Under the program, students work at school and are paid hourly. Pay rates typically range from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour, and vary based on the level of responsibility, specialised skills required, etc. Annual earnings generally range from $1,000 to $3,500 per year. There are around 40 different on-campus departments that hire students. The departments hire throughout the year. 

Students say that the school is intellectually and creatively stimulating, a thriving community full of well-behaved, driven staff members. Juilliard is a fantastic institution because it encourages cross-disciplinary artistic collaboration. The school gives a lot of opportunities to its students. Students considered it a wonderful place to get to experience and experiment with a plethora of ideas that will stretch you in dynamic ways. For graduate students, it is a place where musicianship will be demanded at the highest level, in the best way. 

Some of the reviews mentioned that the rooms are small but worth the location and proximity to the school. The biggest difficulty that students face is the demanding work, in both quality and quantity. Students also find it very difficult to fully absorb a lot of information and they find themselves more often in survival mode. Students suggest taking extra-curricular work keeping their busy schedule in mind.