Getting Started

Applications for Sept. 2025 have closed.  The next window will open Oct 2025 for a Sept. 2026 program start.

Introduction

The Faculty of Music currently offers graduate degrees in 19 areas of concentration and fosters the institutional alliance of all areas of advanced music study.

Graduate degrees are offered at both master's and doctoral levels in areas such as composition, ethnomusicology, music education, musicology, and performance. Graduates from all areas of the program occupy leading positions in music departments across Canada and around the world.

Review Programs and Check Admission Requirements

Review the admission requirements for your intended program of study below.

Gordon Fitzell performing in Huddersfield

Master Programs

Piano with Sculpture and Loudspeaker

Doctoral Programs

Admissions Timelines

We have one admissions cycle per year; all programs have a September entry only.

DateDescription
For programs beginning September 2025 
Oct 7, 2024Graduate Applications Open
Nov. 25, 2024

Online Application Due

  • Biographic Information
  • Program Selection
  • Contact Info for Referees
  • Academic History
Dec 6, 2024Proof of English Language Proficiency 

Dec 6, 2024

Supporting Documents Due

  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Program-specific documents (i.e. writing sample, letter of intent)
  • Pre-Screening video submission
    (Required for DMA, Conducting, Opera, & all Voice programs)
Jan - Feb, 2025Interviews (Select applicants for limited programs)
Jan (Mid), 2025Pre-Screening Results announced by email 

(Required for DMA, Conducting, Opera, All voice programs)
Feb, 2025Audition Dates: View detailed dates by program
Mar, 2025 and ongoingResults

International Applicants

Applying as an international student involves a few extra steps. Review more detail on the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) page.

This tool helps you to determine which international credentials are required for masters's and doctoral admissions at U of T.

Have a question?

The Faculty of Music Graduate Office is a great resource for more information about the graduate application process.