Performing Arts programs in Canada

This listing covers performing arts programs in Canada. Check durations, tuition and admission details, and refine the results with the sidebar filters.

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206 programs found

Diploma in Dance-Performance

Cegep de Sainte Foy

Québec, Quebec, Canada

cegep-ste-foy.qc.ca/csf4/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 3 years

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Diploma in Direction de production en arts de la scène

Collège Lionel Groulx

Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada

clg.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 52 weeks

Delivery: Hybrid

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Diploma in Techniques de vidéo et éclairages asservis pour le spectacle

Collège Lionel Groulx

Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada

clg.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 33 weeks

Delivery: Hybrid

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Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Acting

Conservatoire de Musique et d’art Dramatique du Québec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 784 / credit

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Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Scenography

Conservatoire de Musique et d’art Dramatique du Québec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 784 / credit

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Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Directing

Conservatoire de Musique et d’art Dramatique du Québec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 691 / credit

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Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Playwriting

Conservatoire de Musique et d’art Dramatique du Québec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 691 / credit

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BA/BS in Dramatic Arts

Brock University QS 2027 #1201-1400

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

brocku.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,211 / year

International tuition: CAD 39,835 / year

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Hons in Drama

Queen's University QS 2026 #191 =

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

queensu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

International tuition: CAD 44,810 / year

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Hons in Media and Performance Production

Queen's University QS 2026 #191 =

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

International tuition: CAD 44,810 / year

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Hons in Music Theatre

Queen's University QS 2026 #191 =

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

queensu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

International tuition: CAD 44,810 / year

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BA/BS in Performance: Acting

Toronto Metropolitan University QS 2027 #669

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

torontomu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 7,466 / year

International tuition: CAD 38,733 / year

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BA/BS in Performance: Dance

Toronto Metropolitan University QS 2027 #669

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

torontomu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 7,466 / year

International tuition: CAD 38,733 / year

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BA/BS in Music Theatre

University of Guelph QS 2027 #546 =

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

uoguelph.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

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BA/BS in Theatre Studies

University of Guelph QS 2027 #546 =

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

uoguelph.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,106 / semester

International tuition: CAD 22,276 / semester

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PhD in Literary Studies/Theatre Studies in English

University of Guelph QS 2027 #546 =

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

uoguelph.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 2,331 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,560 / semester

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

uottawa.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

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Honours BA Theatre

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

uottawa.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

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BA/BS in Major in Theatre

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

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Master of Arts Theatre

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

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Master of Arts Theatre and Specialization Medieval and Renaissance Studies

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 2 years

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Master of Fine Arts Theatre Directing

University of Ottawa QS 2027 #228 =

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

uottawa.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 2 years

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Hons in Drama (HBA)

University of Toronto QS 2027 #32

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

utoronto.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Program page

Hons in Theatre and Drama Studies (HBA)

University of Toronto QS 2027 #32

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

utoronto.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Performing Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

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Performing Arts programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

Diploma in Dance-Performance

Diploma in Direction de production en arts de la scène

Diploma in Techniques de vidéo et éclairages asservis pour le spectacle

Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Acting

Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Scenography

Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Directing

Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts - Playwriting

BA/BS in Dramatic Arts

Hons in Drama

Hons in Media and Performance Production

Hons in Music Theatre

BA/BS in Performance: Acting

BA/BS in Performance: Dance

BA/BS in Music Theatre

BA/BS in Theatre Studies

PhD in Literary Studies/Theatre Studies in English

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Honours BA Theatre

BA/BS in Major in Theatre

Master of Arts Theatre

Master of Arts Theatre and Specialization Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Master of Fine Arts Theatre Directing

Hons in Drama (HBA)

Hons in Theatre and Drama Studies (HBA)

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