$27,695 /Yr
CA$38,465 /Yr
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music at York University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, honours course offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The department provides two-degree option i.e:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- York's Music program provides an uncommon opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of the art form through a remarkably flexible curriculum.
- It enables students to pursue creative and scholarly work across a wide range of musical genres and traditions, tailored to each individual's unique talents and aspirations.
- Presenting more than 100 student and faculty concerts a year, as well as masterclasses with renowned Canadian and international artists, the Department of Music, offers countless opportunities to perform and collaborate.
- In addition to the many student-led ensembles, students can be part of numerous formal ensembles, including:
- Symphony Orchestra
- Jazz Orchestra and Choirs
- West African Drums
- Concert and Chamber Choirs
- New Music Ensemble
- Gospel Choir
- and many more
- This program is known for pioneering post-secondary studies in jazz, world, classical and digital music.
- All first-year Music students enter the BFA program.
- After the first year, students whose interests centre on music history, criticism and scholarly research may choose to move to the BA program.
- Courses and workshops in popular music and in non-western performance traditions, such as South Indian, Chinese orchestra, Indonesian gamelan, Caribbean, West African drumming and Celtic Canadian, are a regular feature of the program.
- York's Sound and Moving Image Library (SMIL) houses a multidisciplinary media collection available to the York University community for educational, research and personal use.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 43,000 USD.
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Important Alert
- Winter Application Deadline for 2027 Intake - Nov 18, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $27695 (CAD 38465) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $12310 (CAD 17097) |
| Books and supply | $1019 (CAD 1415) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $23401 (CAD 32502) |
| 2021 | $17900 (CAD 24861) |
Important Dates
This program require a supplementary application to be considered for admission
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Winter Application Deadline for 2027 Intake | Nov 18, 2026 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
- Academic Records
- Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Testing


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| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| President's International Scholarship Of Excellence | $45,000 (Per year) | Minimum 80% admission average required. Awarded to top international high school applicants for academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement |
| Tentanda Via Award - International | $30,000 (Per year) | Applicant must maintain minimum 6.0 SGPA |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Musician
- Composer/arranger
- Music Director
- Music Teacher
- Sound Designer
- Producer
- Music Curator/Presenter
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,440/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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