Overview

Features

Music - Composition students at McGill University refine their musical language and artistic voice through private instruction with some of Canada's most accomplished composers, all of whom have distinguished themselves through high-profile commissions, performances, recordings, and awards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Examinations

Comprehensive Examinations

Doctoral Composition Tutorial

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 4 other PhDs in Music Composition in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

In your online application, you will enter information on your academic history, program of choice, audition and teacher preference, screening material (if applicable) and the names of your 2 referees.

Applicants to graduate programs in: conducting, jazz, and DMus performance will need to submit their screening material at this time.

We require transcripts from each college/university-level institution that you have attended in both the original language AND a certified translation to French or English. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable as long as the document includes the name of the University, the applicant's name, degree program, dates of enrolment, and all grades.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18604 CAD / year

≈ 18604 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3026 CAD / year

≈ 3026 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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