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, EdmontonAlberta, Canada58%Acceptance Rate | M.F.A Directing Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL100PTE68 | Tuition: (CA$7,604/Yr)$5.6K/Yr Living: (CA$19,344/Yr)$14.3K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() Dalhousie University, HalifaxNova Scotia, Canada78%Acceptance Rate | B.A Theatre - Acting Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL90PTE61 | Tuition: (CA$33,814/Yr)$25K/Yr Living: (CA$16,448/Yr)$12.2K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() Simon Fraser University, BurnabyBritish Columbia, Canada59%Acceptance Rate | B.F.A Theatre - Performance Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo125TOEFL88PTE65 | Tuition: (CA$36,024/Yr)$26.7K/Yr Living: (CA$16,002/Yr)$11.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) | ![]() York University, TorontoOntario, Canada48%Acceptance Rate | B.F.A Dance Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL88PTE60 | Tuition: (CA$33,154/Yr)$24.5K/Yr Living: (CA$16,865/Yr)$12.5K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
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University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
$15K
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario
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Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
$12.9K
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University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Telfer School of Management
Ottawa, Ontario
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St. Catharines, Ontario
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Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
$12.4K
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University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)
Fredericton, NewBrunswick
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Trinity Western University
Langley, British Columbia
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![]() #301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() University of Victoria, VictoriaBritish Columbia, Canada63%Acceptance Rate | M.A Theatre Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL90 | Tuition: (CA$19,980/Yr)$14.8K/Yr Living: (CA$9,653/Yr)$7.1K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() Concordia University-Montreal, MontrealQuebec, Canada78%Acceptance Rate | B.F.A Contemporary Dance Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo119TOEFL90PTE61 | Tuition: (CA$30,650/Yr)$22.7K/Yr Living: (CA$13,953/Yr)$10.3K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() Laval University, Quebec CityQuebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate | M.A Literature and Performing Arts and Screen Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL79PTE59 | Tuition: (CA$22,728/Yr)$16.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() University of Quebec at Montreal, MontrealQuebec, Canada50%Acceptance Rate | M.A Theater Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL61 | Tuition: (CA$23,875/Yr)$17.7K/Yr Living: (CA$4,320/Yr)$3.2K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() University of Regina, ReginaSaskatchewan, Canada90%Acceptance Rate | Certificate Media, Art, and Performance Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo110TOEFL70PTE59 | Tuition: (CA$33,066/Yr)$24.5K/Yr Living: (CA$7,185/Yr)$5.3K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #1201/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) | ![]() University of Lethbridge, LethbridgeAlberta, Canada93%Acceptance Rate | M.F.A Theatre and Dramatic Arts Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE61 | 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-RivieresQuebec, Canada81%Acceptance Rate | B.A Arts Education - Visual Arts, Drama Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE65 | Tuition: (CA$20,519/Yr)$15.2K/Yr Living: (CA$3,870/Yr)$2.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Laurentian University, SudburyOntario, Canada78%Acceptance Rate | B.F.A Theatre Arts Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE60 | Tuition: (CA$28,620/Yr)$21.2K/Yr Living: (CA$6,807/Yr)$5K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, ChicoutimiQuebec, Canada88%Acceptance Rate | Certificate Theater Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5 | Tuition: (CA$11,018/Yr)$8.2K/Yr Living: (CA$3,870/Yr)$2.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Acadia University, WolfvilleNova Scotia, Canada65%Acceptance Rate | B.A Theatre - Performance Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE61 | Tuition: (CA$22,832/Yr)$16.9K/Yr Living: (CA$7,300/Yr)$5.4K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Bishop's University, SherbrookeQuebec, Canada80%Acceptance Rate | B.A Musical Theatre Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE60 | Tuition: (CA$28,348/Yr)$21K/Yr Living: (CA$8,704/Yr)$6.4K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Brandon University, BrandonManitoba, Canada60%Acceptance Rate | M.Mus Performance and Literature - Instrumental Programs Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE58 | Tuition: (CA$15,248/Yr)$11.3K/Yr Living: (CA$7,720/Yr)$5.7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Campion College, ReginaSaskatchewan, Canada95%Acceptance Rate | B.A Theatre (Acting, Production, Design) Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL70 | Tuition: (CA$30,546/Yr)$22.6K/Yr Living: (CA$3,884/Yr)$2.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() MacEwan University, EdmontonAlberta, Canada59%Acceptance Rate | Diploma Theatre Arts Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59 | Tuition: (CA$24,480/Yr)$18.1K/Yr Living: (CA$10,640/Yr)$7.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Renison University College, WaterlooOntario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate | B.A Drama Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL90 | Tuition: (CA$57,000/Yr)$42.2K/Yr Living: (CA$13,297/Yr)$9.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() University of Winnipeg, WinnipegManitoba, Canada75%Acceptance Rate | B.A Theatre and Film Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL86PTE58 | Tuition: (CA$19,020/Yr)$14.1K/Yr Living: (CA$5,982/Yr)$4.4K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||