5 reasons to study music at UdeM Preparing for your university career

Planning your academic journey
By
Catherine Ouellet

Is music your forte? Find a university education that hits all the right notes at the Université de Montréal, the largest French-language music teaching institution in North America. UdeM’s Faculty of Music has an impressive repertoire of reasons to study with us.

Evolve with our facilities

The Faculty of Music features first-class spaces and facilities. Professional-quality recording studios and concert halls set the stage your musical performance, research or composition goals. It’s the ideal place to develop as an artist and fine tune your skills.


Benefit from expert guidance

UdeM’s internationally renowned teaching staff, recognized for their innovative research and dynamic musical instruction, work in harmony with you to offer personalized, compassionate guidance. They’re attuned to your aspirations to help you get the tools you need to become a musician and pursue your ambitions.


In harmony with the music industry

Partnerships with local and international music industries will prepare you for the professional music scene and a successful career. International exchanges, community involvement and research-creation projects are encouraged with a curriculum designed to broaden your horizons, address contemporary issues and build your network.  

Good to know!

The Office of Student Success supports you beyond your studies, providing you with valuable resources to contribute to your well-being. 

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All together now

UdeM offers a comprehensive approach to music. Various practices and interdisciplinary collaborations encourage your versatility and prepare you for a multi-faceted career. These diverse pathways all lead to an inspiring environment where you can explore a score of musical fields and develop your full potential.


The post-graduate high note

Unlike conservatories, UdeM also offers post-graduate programs (doctorates and DEPAs) that focus on music research and research-creation. These programs help you build your repertoire by deepening your knowledge, integrating professional projects and specializing in your preferred musical field.  

Explore post-graduate programs

All of these elements make UdeM a rewarding, professional place to pursue musical studies with the promise of prospects for long-term development. Cue the fanfare and get ready to study at the UdeM Faculty of Music!

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Catherine Ouellet
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Amoureuse des communications et des rencontres humaines, Catherine est une bonne vivante qui aime savourer chaque instant! Savourer, le terme est sciemment choisi : elle est passionnée de nourriture végétale, locale et expérimentale! Son baccalauréat en communication et sa maîtrise en gestion et développement durable l’ont aussi menée à parler de la cause environnementale de manière décomplexée. Et que dire de son amour de Montréal! Elle adore dénicher des petits bijoux d’endroits peu connus de la métropole en arpentant ses quartiers à pied.