Best performing arts universities in canada
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With nearly 30 universities offering a multitude of courses including fine arts, music, theatre performance, literature, studio arts and many more. One of the best performing arts universities in Canada is the University of British Columbia, ranking 41 by THE. 

The University of Alberta is renowned for offering similar courses but at a lower budget. The students can complete a master’s degree with an annual tuition fee under INR 6 Lakhs. The University of Lethbridge provides more than 10 courses with different disciplines including dramatic arts and dual degree programs. Various other best performing arts universities in Canada also offer courses that impart immense knowledge of the arts with opportunities to work with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience which is huge aid as beginners in the field.
 

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#118/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Alberta, Edmonton

10.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Alberta, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
M.F.A Directing
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL100PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$7,604/Yr)$5.6K/Yr
Living
(CA$19,344/Yr)$14.3K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Dalhousie University, Halifax

5.3(Based on 22 User Reviews)Nova Scotia, Canada78%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre - Acting
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL90PTE61
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Tuition:  
(CA$33,814/Yr)$25K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,448/Yr)$12.2K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

7.5(Based on 13 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre - Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL88PTE65
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$36,024/Yr)$26.7K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,002/Yr)$11.8K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

York University, Toronto

6.2(Based on 41 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada48%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL88PTE60
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Tuition:  
(CA$33,154/Yr)$24.5K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,865/Yr)$12.5K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Victoria, Victoria

9.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
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Tuition:  
(CA$19,980/Yr)$14.8K/Yr
Living
(CA$9,653/Yr)$7.1K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Concordia University-Montreal, Montreal

8.2(Based on 39 User Reviews)Quebec, Canada78%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Contemporary Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo119TOEFL90PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$30,650/Yr)$22.7K/Yr
Living
(CA$13,953/Yr)$10.3K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
M.A Literature and Performing Arts and Screen
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE59
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Tuition:  
(CA$22,728/Yr)$16.8K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada50%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theater
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL61
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Tuition:  
(CA$23,875/Yr)$17.7K/Yr
Living
(CA$4,320/Yr)$3.2K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Regina, Regina

3.5(Based on 5 User Reviews)Saskatchewan, Canada90%Acceptance Rate
Certificate Media, Art, and Performance
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL70PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$33,066/Yr)$24.5K/Yr
Living
(CA$7,185/Yr)$5.3K/Yr
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#1201/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge

6.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Alberta, Canada93%Acceptance Rate
M.F.A Theatre and Dramatic Arts
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE61
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Tuition:  
(CA$21,608/Yr)$16K/Yr
Living
(CA$7,941/Yr)$5.9K/Yr
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University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres

Quebec, Canada81%Acceptance Rate
B.A Arts Education - Visual Arts, Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE65
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$20,519/Yr)$15.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$3,870/Yr)$2.9K/Yr
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Laurentian University, Sudbury

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada78%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
(CA$28,620/Yr)$21.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$6,807/Yr)$5K/Yr
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University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi

Quebec, Canada88%Acceptance Rate
Certificate Theater
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$11,018/Yr)$8.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$3,870/Yr)$2.9K/Yr
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Acadia University, Wolfville

7.7(Based on 6 User Reviews)Nova Scotia, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre - Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$22,832/Yr)$16.9K/Yr
Living
(CA$7,300/Yr)$5.4K/Yr
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Bishop's University, Sherbrooke

7.5(Based on 4 User Reviews)Quebec, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
B.A Musical Theatre
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$28,348/Yr)$21K/Yr
Living
(CA$8,704/Yr)$6.4K/Yr
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Brandon University, Brandon

8.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Manitoba, Canada60%Acceptance Rate
M.Mus Performance and Literature - Instrumental Programs
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE58
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Tuition:  
(CA$15,248/Yr)$11.3K/Yr
Living
(CA$7,720/Yr)$5.7K/Yr
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Campion College, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada95%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre (Acting, Production, Design)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL70
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$30,546/Yr)$22.6K/Yr
Living
(CA$3,884/Yr)$2.9K/Yr
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MacEwan University, Edmonton

2.7(Based on 4 User Reviews)Alberta, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Diploma Theatre Arts
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$24,480/Yr)$18.1K/Yr
Living
(CA$10,640/Yr)$7.9K/Yr
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Renison University College, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate
B.A Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$57,000/Yr)$42.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$13,297/Yr)$9.8K/Yr
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University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg

8.7(Based on 11 User Reviews)Manitoba, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre and Film
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE58
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Tuition:  
(CA$19,020/Yr)$14.1K/Yr
Living
(CA$5,982/Yr)$4.4K/Yr
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