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Music (PhD)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers Music (PhD), a doctorate in Music programme in Toronto, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Music
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

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: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Music is offered by the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto through the School of Graduate Studies, alongside a Master of Arts option, as part of a graduate program inaugurated in 1954. Students specialize in one of five fields: Ethnomusicology, Music and Health Sciences, Music Education, Musicology, and Music Theory, and pursue research under the guidance of Faculty of Music researchers in their chosen area. Candidates undertake original dissertation research, working toward the Doctor of Philosophy credential. Admission requires a minimum average of B+ or better, for both domestic and international applicants, and no standardized English-language test is required or recommended for the MA or PhD program. Additional program details, including field-specific study plans and admission timelines, are available through the Faculty of Music's own program materials.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Minimum admission average of B+ or better for the PhD. No standardized English-language tests are required or recommended for the MA or PhD program.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Music (PhD) award?

University of Toronto 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 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

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