

Recommended by Canadian Conservatory of Music
Canada is a country with world-class universities and a multicultural background, but it is an overlooked study abroad destination for music students. Canadian music schools focus on the integration of academics and performance, providing a wealth of performance opportunities while laying a solid foundation for students' future development. Canadian universities also encourage music students to take a second major to provide multiple possibilities for the future. As an international music student, choosing Canada can not only enjoy world-class music education and resources, but also expand your musical vision and cultural background.

Western University
Western University
Majors offered: classical music performance, composition, music education, popular music, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 83

Laurier University
Laurier University
Majors offered: classical music performance, community music, music therapy, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 83

Mount Allison University
Mount Allison University
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90

Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
Majors offered: Music Industry, Recording Engineering, Music Production, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 79

University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Majors offered: classical music performance, composition, jazz, music education, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 100

University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 86

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Major offered: Music Production
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92

Humber College
Humber College
Majors offered: Popular music performance, music management, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 80

McGill University
McGill University
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79-80

Queen's University
Queen's University
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 88

mohawk college
Mohawk College
Majors offered: Classical Music Performance, Popular Music Performance
Application difficulty: ★★★
Language requirements: Language preparatory courses are provided

shelton college
Sheridan College
Majors offered: Musical Theatre, New Media Music Creation
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 80
Recommended by American Conservatory of Music
As a traditional country for studying abroad, the United States’ music education system and industry development level are in a leading position in the world. In addition to the well-known music schools, there are many niche colleges and universities in the United States that also have first-class teachers and learning environments, providing students with more diversified choices and opportunities. Many top music conservatories and universities in the United States focus on cultivating students' personalized development and provide a variety of academic and practical opportunities for international music students.

Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Majors offered: Popular music performance, film scoring, music production, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL 100

Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
Majors offered: classical music performance, vocal opera performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: Language preparatory courses are provided

University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Majors offered: classical music performance, composition, music production, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Fransisco Conservatory of Music
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 71

Peabody Conservatory of Music
Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins university
Majors offered: Classical music performance, film and new media music scoring, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: EIA 6.5, TOEFL 79

New York University
New York University
Majors offered: music technology, music management, music education, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL 100

Belmont University
Belmont University
Majors offered: classical music performance, music production, music business, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80

Boston Conservatory of Music
Boston Conservatory
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 72

new england conservatory of music
New England Conservatory of Music
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, modern music improvisation, jazz, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6, TOEFL 61

University of Miami
University of Miami
Majors offered: New media music creation, music engineering, classical music performance, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80

MI Institute of Modern Music, USA
Musician's Institute
Majors offered: Popular music performance, music production, music industry, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirement: TOEFL 61

Mannes Conservatory of Music
Mannes School of Music
Majors offered: Classical music performance, composition, etc.
Application difficulty: ★★★★
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79