$17,342 /Yr
Important Alert
- Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake - Aug 1, 2025
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $17342 (CAD 23756) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $12030 (CAD 16480) |
Total Cost | $12030 (CAD 16480) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $5201 (CAD 7125) |
2021 | $9772 (CAD 13386) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake | Aug 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake | Apr 1, 2026 |
- University of Calgary offers a Master of Music with a duration of 2 years.
- The program is offered on a full-time basis.
- This is a thesis-based and performance-based program. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend an open oral defense.
- The program consists of eight courses.
- Diagnostic tests in music history and theory will be given at the start of the program and a comprehensive oral examination encompassing all areas of the chosen field is required following the completion of course work.
- Specializations:
- Composition
- Music Education
- Performance
- Sonic Arts
- The School of Creative and Performing Arts holds over 80 concerts per year.
- Seminar in Theory and Composition, Research Techniques and Bibliography of Music, Composition, three electives.
- Students must complete a graduate course in either Music Theory, Composition, Sonic Arts, or Music History and Literature.
- Students will also take Research Techniques and Bibliography of Music, two Advanced Performance Practicums, four electives.
- Students will complete a thesis, recital, performances, or a similar substantial project which is applicable to their program.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after this program goes to 54,680 USD.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.


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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Music Teacher
- Professor
- Instrumental Clinician
- Researcher
- Performer (soloist, ensemble or orchestral)
- Conductor
- Director
- Composer
- Technologist
- Computer Music Programmer/Designer
- Arts and Media Computing
- Arts Event or Policy Management
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 18,980/Yr$26,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per student$ 29.2 L/Yr$4,000,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,479/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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