Applying

All applicants must complete an online application on GradApp. A valid email account is required to complete the application.  

If you are a first-time applicant, click the link to Create an Account to begin your application. You will receive a verification code via email as part of the account creation process. After entering your verification code, you will create a password for your account. 

Until you move on to the payment stage, you may leave and return to your application at any point in the process. 

Select Faculty of Music from the Graduate Unit list.

Select your Program of Study from the drop-down menu; where applicable, a secondary list of sub-categories will be available. See the chart below for reference. 

You will only be considered for programs you apply for, and have submitted the corresponding supporting documents. You are not obligated to select multiple programs.  

Note: Selecting multiple performance programs may result in additional auditions/fees required. 

You must list all post-secondary institutions previously attended. You will have the opportunity to upload your PDF transcript right away, or later within the applicant status portal. You do not need to submit any information or documents related to high school education. 

Complete an English Language Proficiency Check. If you do not meet one of the exemption criterion, you will need to demonstrate proof of the English Language Proficiency Requirement, by reporting your most recent test-scores and requesting official results to be sent to the University of Toronto. 

Enter your U of T Student number (if known), Citizenship, and Scholarships/Award applications applied for and related to the current application.

You will be asked to enter contact information for at least two (2) referees including an institutional email address.  A maximum of 3 (reference) letters will be accepted as part of the application.

All letters of reference must be received by the supporting document deadline. Please contact your references early and provide them with the submission deadline (December 6, 2024).

Note: Once entered, your referees will automatically receive an email request to complete a reference for your application. These are sent before you have made the final submission, therefore please make sure you plan to complete the application prior to entering the referee information.

If you need to send a reminder email to your existing referees, you can do so through your applicant status portal after submitting your application. 

If you need to change your referees after the application is submitted, please contact gradadmissions.music@utoronto.ca  

Make sure you review your application carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness. Once submitted, any changes must be requested through the Graduate Department of Music.