This short program prepares you for a music career with your chosen instrument, whether it be voice or classical instruments. With a primary focus on refining instrumental performance style, this program is ideal for students who want to prepare for competitions or auditions. This one-year intensive program is also suited for professional musicians interested in further developing their musical instrument skills.
Multidisciplinary setting
Renowned faculty
Master classes offered by prominent instructors
Openness to diverse approaches in both classical music and jazz
Advantages of studying music at UdeM An educational approach that empowers the next generation of performers
Be part of the largest francophone music teaching and research academic institution in North America
Collaborate with internationally renowned faculty members whose extensive connections provide opportunities to interact with several prestigious teaching institutions both in America and Europe
Thrive in a teaching environment centered on the realities of the profession
Take advantage of the many opportunities to perform during your studies
Enjoy the Salle Claude-Champagne’s exceptional acoustics
Perform works from the symphonic repertoire with the Orchestre de l’Université de Montréal (OUM) or join the annual production of the Opera Workshop
Join the ranks of renowned alumni who perform nationally and internationally
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$5,264.89
Tuition fees:
$4,630.80
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$11,527.24
Tuition fees:
$10,893.15
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs. Find out more
* Note that this amount may vary depending on the selected track (with or without dissertation or directed study).
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Available financial assistance
Scholarships offered at the Faculty of Music:
Various scholarship and financial support options are available to students enrolled in a program at the Faculty of Music
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered for doctoral programs
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Future prospects
This highly professional program prepares you for a career as a concert artist, chamber musician, orchestra musician, or even a back-up musician. You could also pursue a career within a higher education institution, or work in the arts, communications, musical entertainment and education.
