Masters (MS) in Music in Canada

20 masters programmes in music at 8 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 8,046 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,751 USD and 13,050 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Music programmes

20 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Music University of Saskatchewan Master's 8,046 USD
Master in Music Education University of Saskatchewan Master's 8,046 USD
Master in Ethnomusicology Memorial University of Newfoundland Master's 11,310 USD
Master in Musicology Dalhousie University Master's 13,446 USD
Master in Music Memorial University of Newfoundland Master's 11,310 USD
Master in Music - Musicology with thesis Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music University of Lethbridge Master's 13,050 USD
Master in Music - Music Education Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music - interpretation orchestra - chamber music Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music - Performance Soloist Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music Minor Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver Master's 31,000 USD
Master in Music (MA) University of Lethbridge Master's 13,050 USD
Master in Music - instrumental pedagogy Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music - Interpretation Accompaniment - Chamber Music Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music Algoma University Master's 17,401 USD
Master in Music - Composition - with thesis Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Music - Performance Author-Composer-Performer Laval University, Quebec City Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Great Lakes International Summer Music Institute Algoma University Master's 1,450 USD
Master in Audition Requirements Algoma University Master's 17,401 USD
Master in Ambrose Arts Ambrose University Master's —

Specialisations within music

Music 17 Music Education 3

Universities for music in Canada

Masters (MS) in Music in Canada: common questions

How many music programmes are there in Canada?
20 music masters programmes at 8 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a music degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in music in Canada is 8,046 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,751 USD and 13,050 USD per year.
Can I study music in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the music programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (20 of 20).

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