York University Courses and Fees 2026

BFA Music at YorkU: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

Toronto, OntarioLocation
UniversitySchool type
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53100enrollment
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Partner [1 Courses]
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Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA] (Music)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$27,695 /Yr

CA$38,465 /Yr
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  • 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.

Important Alert

  • Winter Application Deadline for 2027 Intake - Nov 18, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27695 (CAD 38465)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$12310 (CAD 17097)
Books and supply$1019 (CAD 1415)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$23401 (CAD 32502)
2021$17900 (CAD 24861)

Important Dates

This program require a supplementary application to be considered for admission

EventApplication Date
Winter Application Deadline for 2027 Intake Nov 18, 2026

Scores Required

4.5 / 6

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

140

Application Fees


Required Document List

  • Online Application
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
  • Academic Records
  • Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Testing

Ranking

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Arts 160 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 20 in Canada 2026)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
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


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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ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Winter Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (18th Nov 2026)
USD 27,695 /Yr
CAD 38,465 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 4.5
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 120
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USD 25,620 /Yr
CAD 35,584 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 86
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (1st Mar 2027)
USD 32,263 /Yr
CAD 44,810 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 4.5
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline for Winter 2027 Intake (1st Sep 2026)
Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake (1st Jan 2027)
Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (1st May 2027)
USD 23,069 /Yr
CAD 32,040 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 4
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 115
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USD 32,232 /Yr
CAD 44,767 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 83
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • GRE: 314
  • PTE: 55
  • Duolingo: 115

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