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Tuition Fees
One question that often comes up when it comes to admission: how much does it cost to study at the Conservatoire? The answer may surprise many; studying at one of our nine conservatories is very affordable. And for young musicians at the elementary and secondary levels, training is entirely free!
Details of Tuition Fees*
Admission fees, registration fees, related costs and the contribution to the Foundation of the Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique du Québec are subject to change without notice.
* Current tuition fees for the year 2021–2022
Preparatory Studies Program (elementary and secondary levels)
| 1. Admission or readmission fees (when applying for admission) | 50 $ |
| 2. Registration fees per semester | 100 $ |
| 3. Annual related costs | 150 $ |
| 4. Miscellaneous annual fees: voluntary contribution to the Foundation of the Conservatoire | 25 $ |
| 5. Tuition fees based on students’ residency status | Tuition per credit |
| - Québec Residents | s/o |
| - Canadian students and permanent residents | 283,52 $ |
| - International students | 639,91 $ |
| Note: The fee for each course is based on the level of the program. |
For your information, the average cost for one year in the Preparatory Studies program is as follows (for 6,65 credits):
| Registration | Tuition fees | Related costs | Foundation | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Residents | 200 | s/o | 150 $ | 25 $ | 375 $ |
| Canadian students and permanent residents | 200 $ | (283,52 $ l’u.) 1885,41 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 2 260,41 $ |
| International students | 200 $ | (639,91 $ l’u.) 4255,40 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 4 630,40 $ |
Collegial Studies in music
| 1. Admission or readmission fees (when applying for admission) | 50 $ |
| 2. Registration fees per semester | 100 $ |
| 3. Annual related costs | 150 $ |
| 4. Miscellaneous annual fees: voluntary contribution to the Foundation of the Conservatoire | 60 $ |
| 5. Tuition fees based on students’ residency status | Tuition per credit |
| - Québec Residents | s/o |
| - Canadian students and permanent residents | 283,52 $ |
| - International students | 639,91 $ |
| Note: The fee for each course is based on the level of the program. |
For your information, the average cost for one year in the Collegial Studies program is as follows (for 19 credits):
| Registration | Tuition fees | Related costs | Foundation | Association | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Residents | 200 $ | s/o | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 410 $ |
| Canadian students and permanent residents | 200 $ | (283,52 $ l’u.) 5 386,88 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 5 796,88 $ |
| International students | 200 $ | (639,91 $ l’u.) 12 158,29 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 12 568,29 $ |
Undergrad Studies in Music or Dramatic Arts
| 1. Admission or readmission fees (when applying for admission) | 50 $ |
| 2. Registration fees per semester | 100 $ |
| 3. Annual related costs | 150 $ |
| 4. Miscellaneous annual fees: voluntary contribution to the Foundation of the Conservatoire | 60 $ |
| 5. Tuition fees based on students’ residency status | Tuition per credit |
| - Québec Residents | 90,84 $ |
| - Canadian students and permanent residents | 283,52 $ |
| - International students | 639,91 $ |
| Note: The fee for each course is based on the level of the program. |
For your information, the average cost for one year in the Undergrad Studies program is as follows (for 30 credits):
| Registration | Tuition fees | Related costs | Foundation | Association | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Residents | 200 $ | (90,84 $ l’u.) 2 725,20 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 3 135,20 $ |
| Canadian students and permanent residents | 200 $ | (283,52 $ l’u.) 8 505,60 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 8 915,60 $ |
| International students | 200 $ | (639,91 $ l’u.) 19 197,30 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 19 607,30 $ |
Graduate Studies in Music or Dramatic Arts
| 1. Admission or readmission fees (when applying for admission) | 50 $ |
| 2. Registration fees per semester | 100 $ |
| 3. Annual related costs | 150 $ |
| 4. Miscellaneous annual fees: voluntary contribution to the Foundation of the Conservatoire | 60 $ |
| 5. Tuition fees based on students’ residency status | Tuition per credit |
| - Québec Residents | 90,84 $ |
| - Canadian students and permanent residents | 283,52 $ |
| - International students | 573,77 $ |
| Note: The fee for each course is based on the level of the program. |
For your information, the average cost for one year in the Graduate Studies in Music is as follows (for 22 credits):
| Registration | Tuition fees | Related costs | Foundation | Association | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Residents | 200 $ | (90,84 $ l’u.) 1998,48 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 2 408,48 $ |
| Canadian students and permanent residents | 200 $ | (283,52 $ l’u.) 6 237,44 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 6 647,44 $ |
| International students | 200 $ | (573,77 $ l’u.) 12 622,94 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 13 032,94 $ |
For your information, the average cost for one year in the Graduate Studies in Dramatic Arts is as follows (for 27 credits):
| Registration | Tuition fees | Related costs | Foundation | Association | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec Residents | 200 $ | (90,84 $ l’u.) 2 452,68 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 2 862,68 $ |
| Canadian students and permanent residents | 200 $ | (283,52 $ l’u.) 7 655,04 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 8 065,04 $ |
| International students | 200 $ | (573,77 $ l’u.) 15 491,79 $ | 150 $ | 25 $ | 35 $ | 15 901,79 $ |
External Programs in Music
The use of external programs is free and registration is not required. However, in order for your students to be able to take the end-of-year assessments, they must register once their teacher has joined the programs.
Musical Introduction and General Studies
Registration fees for theoretical and instrumental exams: $50
Préconservatoire
Admission or readmission fees (when filing an application for admission): $50