Best music universities in Canada

With over 50 universities offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in music, aspirants get to opt for a course and curriculum which suits their interests. With a ranking under 50 by THE, the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia are considered to be the best music universities in Canada. 
The master's degree with a specialisation in Music Technology and Digital Media helps students gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of music while simultaneously keeping up with the current trends. People aspiring to enter the education industry can opt for the B.Ed course from the University of Alberta, which offers an option to specialise in music.

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#1University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto, Toronto

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.6K/Yr (CA$50,790/Yr)Living$16.4K/Yr (CA$22,145/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music Technology and Digit...TOEFL93$29.5K/Yr
CA$39,860
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(76 Users)Ranked 21 by THE in 2024Ranked 25 by QS in 2025
#2The University of British Columbia logo

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.1K/Yr (CA$44,670/Yr)Living$8.4K/Yr (CA$11,353/Yr)Admission B.Mus / M.MgmtDuolingo125IELTS6.0PTE65$33.1K/Yr
CA$44,670
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
8.5/10(104 Users)Ranked 41 by THE in 2024Ranked 38 by QS in 2025
#3McMaster University logo

McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario, Canada42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.2K/Yr (CA$47,535/Yr)Living$8.8K/Yr (CA$11,875/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL86PTE60$35.2K/Yr
CA$47,535
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.5/10(27 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#4University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.1K/Yr (CA$25,814/Yr)Living$11.5K/Yr (CA$15,600/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE310TOEFL90PTE61$7K/Yr
CA$9,507
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(20 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#5University of Montreal logo

University of Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.3K/Yr (CA$28,727/Yr)Living$703/Yr (CA$950/Yr)Admission B.Mus$21.3K/Yr
CA$28,727
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(15 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#6University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.3K/Yr (CA$20,649/Yr)Living$12.1K/Yr (CA$16,334/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE310IELTS6.5PTE60$14.5K/Yr
CA$19,630
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(34 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#7University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary, Calgary

Alberta, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.6K/Yr (CA$23,756/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (CA$12,534/Yr)Admission M.MusDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$17.6K/Yr
CA$23,756
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(32 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#8Western University logo

Western University, London

Ontario, Canada57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.1K/Yr (CA$44,767/Yr)Living$5.9K/Yr (CA$8,020/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music CompositionDuolingo115TOEFL83PTE58$33.1K/Yr
CA$44,767
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.8/10(23 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 120 by QS in 2025
#9Queen's University logo

Queen's University, Kingston

Ontario, Canada89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.2K/Yr (CA$56,999/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (CA$10,920/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL88PTE60$42.2K/Yr
CA$56,999
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(23 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#10Simon Fraser University logo

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

British Columbia, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.9K/Yr (CA$52,542/Yr)Living$4.4K/Yr (CA$5,937/Yr)Admission B.F.A MusicTOEFL88PTE65$38.9K/Yr
CA$52,542
Course duration: 4 years
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5.3/10(12 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#11Laval University logo

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.3K/Yr (CA$24,727/Yr)Admission B.Mus Jazz and Popular Music Int...TOEIC591$18.3K/Yr
CA$24,727
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#12Dalhousie University logo

Dalhousie University, Halifax

Nova Scotia, Canada62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.6K/Yr (CA$31,900/Yr)Living$11.3K/Yr (CA$15,248/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL90PTE65$23.6K/Yr
CA$31,900
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#13University of Manitoba logo

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.4K/Yr (CA$19,396/Yr)Living$6.6K/Yr (CA$8,915/Yr)Admission M.MusTOEFL86$14.4K/Yr
CA$19,491
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#14University of Saskatchewan logo

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.1K/Yr (CA$17,695/Yr)Living$7.8K/Yr (CA$10,579/Yr)Admission M.Mus MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE63$8.4K/Yr
CA$11,303
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#15University of Victoria logo

University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.9K/Yr (CA$22,830/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (CA$10,879/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music TechnologyTOEFL90$6.1K/Yr
CA$8,238
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#16York University logo

York University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/Yr (CA$32,502/Yr)Living$8.8K/Yr (CA$11,860/Yr)Admission B.F.A MusicDuolingo115TOEFL88PTE60$24.1K/Yr
CA$32,502
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
4.8/10(38 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#17University of Quebec at Montreal logo

University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.2K/Yr (CA$24,600/Yr)Living$3.2K/Yr (CA$4,320/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL61$18.2K/Yr
CA$24,600
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#18University of Guelph logo

University of Guelph, Guelph

Ontario, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.7K/Yr (CA$34,698/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,752/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$25.7K/Yr
CA$34,698
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
4.0/10(26 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#19Concordia University logo

Concordia University, Montreal

Quebec, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/Yr (CA$30,650/Yr)Living$8.6K/Yr (CA$11,625/Yr)Admission B.F.A MusicDuolingo119TOEFL90PTE61$22.7K/Yr
CA$30,650
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(37 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#20University of Windsor logo

University of Windsor, Windsor

Ontario, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.7K/Yr (CA$53,637/Yr)Living$5.4K/Yr (CA$7,238/Yr)Admission B.MusDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE68$39.7K/Yr
CA$53,637
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(23 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay

Ontario, Canada83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.1K/Yr (CA$29,899/Yr)Living$8.7K/Yr (CA$11,726/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110TOEFL85PTE58$22.1K/Yr
CA$29,899
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(6 Users)
#22University of Lethbridge logo

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge

Alberta, Canada84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.1K/Yr (CA$19,088/Yr)Living$5.9K/Yr (CA$7,941/Yr)Admission M.MusDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE54$7K/Yr
CA$9,472
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(4 Users)
#23Memorial University of Newfoundland logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's

Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.3K/Yr (CA$15,228/Yr)Living$7.6K/Yr (CA$10,272/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE309TOEFL90PTE58$7.2K/Yr
CA$9,666
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
4.8/10(14 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#24Carleton University logo

Carleton University, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.2K/Yr (CA$25,989/Yr)Living$9.9K/Yr (CA$13,321/Yr)Admission M.A Music and CultureGRE310TOEFL86PTE60$14.1K/Yr
CA$19,013
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(24 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#25University of Sherbrooke logo

University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke

Quebec, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.6K/Yr (CA$22,480/Yr)Living$6.8K/Yr (CA$9,192/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL100$16.6K/Yr
CA$22,480
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#26University of Regina logo

University of Regina, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/Yr (CA$25,207/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,691/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE328TOEFL70PTE59$7.6K/Yr
CA$10,230
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(4 Users)
#27Wilfrid Laurier University logo

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.5K/Yr (CA$27,717/Yr)Living$3.3K/Yr (CA$4,425/Yr)Admission M.A Community MusicTOEFL89PTE60$10.4K/Yr
CA$14,114
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(9 Users)Ranked 1182 by CWUR in 2022
#28Laurentian University logo

Laurentian University, Sudbury

Ontario, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.2K/Yr (CA$27,258/Yr)Living$5K/Yr (CA$6,807/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$20.2K/Yr
CA$27,258
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
4.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1617 by CWUR in 2022
#29Algoma University logo

Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario, Canada76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.5K/Yr (CA$20,989/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (CA$11,226/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE63$15.5K/Yr
CA$20,989
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.2/10(6 Users)
#30The King's University logo

The King's University, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $5.4K/Yr (CA$7,275/Yr)Living$4.3K/Yr (CA$5,802/Yr)Admission B.MusDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59$5.4K/Yr
CA$7,275
Course duration: 4 years
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#31Acadia University logo

Acadia University, Wolfville

Nova Scotia, Canada71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.5K/Yr (CA$20,947/Yr)Living$5.4K/Yr (CA$7,300/Yr)Admission B.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE61$15.5K/Yr
CA$20,947
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(3 Users)
#32Bishop's University logo

Bishop's University, Sherbrooke

Quebec, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21K/Yr (CA$28,348/Yr)Living$6.4K/Yr (CA$8,704/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE60$21K/Yr
CA$28,348
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(3 Users)
#33Brandon University logo

Brandon University, Brandon

Manitoba, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11K/Yr (CA$14,930/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,720/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance and Literature...TOEFL85PTE60$10.1K/Yr
CA$13,658
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(1 User)
#34Campion College logo

Campion College, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/Yr (CA$30,546/Yr)Living$2.9K/Yr (CA$3,884/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music EducationTOEFL70$22.6K/Yr
CA$30,546
Course duration: 4 years
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#35Canadian Mennonite University logo

Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $8.9K/Yr (CA$12,040/Yr)Living$1.3K/Yr (CA$1,732/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL80PTE59$8.9K/Yr
CA$12,040
Course duration: 3 years
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9.7/10(1 User)
#36Cape Breton University logo

Cape Breton University, Sydney

Nova Scotia, Canada60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $9.2K/YrLiving$11.1K/YrAdmission B.A MusicDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59$9.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.2/10(7 Users)
#37Capilano University logo

Capilano University, North Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.3K/Yr (CA$19,320/Yr)Living$14K/Yr (CA$18,860/Yr)Admission Diploma MusicDuolingo110TOEFL83PTE56$14.3K/Yr
CA$19,320
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.7/10(8 Users)
#38Kwantlen Polytechnic University logo

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey

British Columbia, Canada71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.8K/Yr (CA$21,368/Yr)Living$1.8K/Yr (CA$2,498/Yr)Admission B.Mus Musical ArtsDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE61$15.8K/Yr
CA$21,368
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(1 User)
#39Luther College logo

Luther College, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.8K/Yr (CA$51,140/Yr)Living$7.4K/Yr (CA$9,980/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL83$37.8K/Yr
CA$51,140
Course duration: 4 years
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#40MacEwan University logo

MacEwan University, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.1K/Yr (CA$24,480/Yr)Living$7.9K/Yr (CA$10,640/Yr)Admission B.MusDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59$18.1K/Yr
CA$24,480
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
4.2/10(3 Users)
#41Mount Allison University logo

Mount Allison University, Sackville

Newbrunswick, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15K/Yr (CA$20,210/Yr)Living$9.5K/Yr (CA$12,838/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110TOEFL90PTE60$15K/Yr
CA$20,210
Course duration: 4 years
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#42Renison University College logo

Renison University College, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.2K/Yr (CA$57,000/Yr)Living$9.8K/Yr (CA$13,297/Yr)Admission B.A MusicTOEFL90$42.2K/Yr
CA$57,000
Course duration: 4 years
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#43Trinity Western University logo

Trinity Western University, Langley

British Columbia, Canada79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.5K/Yr (CA$22,260/Yr)Living$4.3K/Yr (CA$5,850/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$16.5K/Yr
CA$22,260
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.8/10(4 Users)
#44University of Moncton logo

University of Moncton, Moncton

Newbrunswick, Canada74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10.5K/Yr (CA$14,250/Yr)Admission Certificate Preparatory Studies ...TOEFL83$10.5K/Yr
CA$14,250
Course duration: 1 year
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#45University of Prince Edward Island logo

University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $5.9K/Yr (CA$8,010/Yr)Living$7.8K/Yr (CA$10,604/Yr)Admission B.A MusicTOEFL80PTE58$5.9K/Yr
CA$8,010
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
2.8/10(4 Users)
#46University of Toronto (Scarborough) logo

University of Toronto (Scarborough), Scarborough

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.7K/Yr (CA$61,720/Yr)Living$3.3K/Yr (CA$4,493/Yr)Admission B.S Music and CultureSAT1330TOEFL100$45.7K/Yr
CA$61,720
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)
#47Cegep Marie (Victorin) logo

Cegep Marie (Victorin), Montreal

Quebec, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.8K/Yr (CA$16,000/Yr)Living$3.1K/Yr (CA$4,185/Yr) Diploma Music - Classical or Ja...IELTS6$11.8K/Yr
CA$16,000
Course duration: 2 years
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#48Douglas College logo

Douglas College, New Westminster

British Columbia, Canada25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.1K/Yr (CA$19,102/Yr)Living$10K/Yr (CA$13,500/Yr)Admission Diploma MusicIELTS6.5PTE56$14.1K/Yr
CA$19,102
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(10 Users)
#49Vancouver Community College logo

Vancouver Community College, Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.2K/Yr (CA$20,500/Yr)Living$5.6K/Yr (CA$7,560/Yr)Admission B.A Applied MusicTOEFL80$15.2K/Yr
CA$20,500
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)
#50Conrad Grebel University College logo

Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.2K/Yr (CA$57,000/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (CA$10,990/Yr) B.MusTOEFL90$42.2K/Yr
CA$57,000
Course duration: 3 years
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