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Music (PhD)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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McGill University offers Music (PhD), a doctorate in Music programme in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Music
International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Music is offered by the Schulich School of Music, across seven topic areas: Musicology, Music Theory, Music Technology, Music Education, Sound Recording, Composition, and Applied Performance Sciences. An Interdisciplinary option lets students combine methods and research questions from separate areas within the School, choosing a primary and secondary field of study. A Gender and Women's Studies option is also available, offered with the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, focusing on gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and women's studies. Facilities include several performance spaces, research and production laboratories, two libraries with extensive music resources, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), with six dedicated research labs and work spaces. The program develops literature review, original thinking, and knowledge synthesis skills for careers in academia or industry, and admits students for the Fall term only.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required, along with English-language proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Music (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How much does Music (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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