Arts & Humanities
DMA Music Performance is a graduate programme (Doctor of Musical Arts) in the Music graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.
Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Department: Music | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) , including: MUS3300Y MUS3305Y MUS3999Y , selected in consultation with the advisory committee Students entering from outside the University of Toronto will be given diagnostic tests in musical analysis, counterpoint, and harmony, the result of which may be additional course r
Applicants for the DMA in the Composition field must hold a Master of Music Performance degree specializing in Composition from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from another recognized university, with an average standing of B+ or better. Two or more extended compositions in various media and a recording of at least one of these works must be submitted together with the application and complete academic credentials. Two letters of reference commenting on the applicant's composition ability, academic ability, and professional promise.
Domestic applicants: CAD 9,730 a year (2026). Ontario-resident domestic fee for DMA in Performance. 2026-27 Tuition Fee Schedule 2 (Table C), the schedule for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 with the 2% domestic Ontario-resident increase; program tuition only, excludes incidental and ancillary fees Source
International applicants: CAD 33,460 a year (2026). International fee for DMA in Performance. Fee Schedule table D4, 2026-27; program tuition only, excludes incidental and ancillary fees Source
Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.
Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
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