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Jazz Studies

University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

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Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
February 10–22, 2027Jazz audition windowFall 2027
  • February 10–22, 2027
  • The faculty confirms your individual audition, interview and theory assessment schedule
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation with six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Meet the university’s English language requirement.
UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Verified Fall 2027 intake.

UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Jazz Studies direct entry · Domestic
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
    Manitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructionsManitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Jazz Studies in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
  7. Step 7Pay the $100 domestic or $130 international application fee.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
  8. Step 8Provide two non-family references. Referees submit their recommendations through the application by January 15.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
  9. Step 9Prepare the audition for your chosen area and complete the assigned interview and music theory assessment.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
  10. Step 10The published in-person Jazz audition fee is $55. Additional auditions cost $25 each.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Jazz Studies direct entry · Domestic
Applicant pathways
Ontario admission courses

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Grade 12 university-preparation English, any Grade 12 U mathematics and two academic Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • Minimum 70% average across the four courses, with at least 60% in each.
UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba admission courses

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • English 40S, Mathematics 40S and two academic Grade 12 40S courses.
  • Minimum 70% average across the four courses, with at least 60% in each.
  • Manitoba high-school graduation with five Grade 12 credits designated S, G, U or C.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Jazz Studies direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 126 credit hours.
  • Complete the Indigenous learning requirement.
  • Complete the written English and mathematics requirements.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Bachelor of Jazz StudiesUM Academic Calendar · Desautels Faculty of Music degrees and progressionUM Bachelor of Jazz Studies student handbookUM Jazz Studies ensemble requirements

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Music Ontario prerequisites
Work experienceIndividual practical study and ensembles in all four years
UM Bachelor of Jazz Studies student handbookCheck work experience options

Courses

2026–27 calendar plan for Bachelor of Jazz Studies.

Year 111 listed

Begin individual study, two ensemble categories, jazz improvisation and musicianship. Acoustics satisfies the mathematics requirement.

UM Academic Calendar · Bachelor of Jazz Studies
Year 29 listed

Add a non-music elective and a written English course. Continue practical study, ensembles and jazz musicianship.

UM Academic Calendar · Bachelor of Jazz Studies
Year 311 listed

Complete the first recital. Use the listed Indigenous learning options and complete the non-music elective requirements.

UM Academic Calendar · Bachelor of Jazz Studies
Year 46 listed

Complete the second recital, a music elective and nine non-music elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Bachelor of Jazz Studies
Elective choices
  • Complete the listed ensemble, recital, music elective and non-music elective requirements.
  • Choose an approved Indigenous learning course from Music, Art History or Indigenous Languages.
Study routes

Direct-entry Bachelor of Jazz Studies. Separate first-year application from the Bachelor of Music and BA General in Music.

  • Jazz Studies
Study locations

Careers

Career sectors

4
  • Jazz performance
  • Composition
  • Arranging
  • Music pedagogy
Career sectorsUM Jazz Studies degree, auditions and careers
Scope and qualifications

Career areas named in the university’s Bachelor of Jazz Studies profile.

Costs

Music

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$179.09
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
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Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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