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Deadlines

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Music supplement and fee

    Fall 2027 entry · Fall 2027 first-year BMus applicants at UBC Vancouver

    Official deadline

  • First-year application

    Fall 2027 entry · Fall 2027 first-year BMus applicants at UBC Vancouver

    January 15, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. Pacific

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
Early January 2027 · exact date pendingComposition portfolioFall 2027 entry
  • Composition applicants
  • Early January 2027 · exact date pending
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No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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Verbatim: "Each institution sets their own application open and close dates. These dates also may vary based on the program you are applying to. You can use the search database to explore programs you are interested in applying to or visit the institution's website directly. Please refer to the institution's website or contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office directly for application deadlines and details." EducationPlannerBC is the single application service for B.C.'s 25 public post-secondary institutions but publishes no deadline dates of its own.

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Early October 2026Online application opens for Winter Session 2027/282027 entry
  • Early October 2026
  • Applications open for Winter Session 2027/28 and Summer Session 2027
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • Graduate from high school.
  • Earn at least 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English or the equivalent.
  • UBC recommends at least six Grade 12 courses.
  • All applicants complete an instrument or voice audition. Composition also requires three to five original full scores with matching audio.
UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 first-year BMus applicants at UBC Vancouver

UBC School of Music Fall 2027 application, audition and reference dates
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degreeUBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3High school grades and final transcript
    • Current Ontario high school applicants provide their OUAC reference number so UBC can receive grades electronically. Applicants who already graduated from a Canadian high school follow UBC's instructions for a government-issued transcript. Other applicant groups have separate document instructions.
    UBC transcript submission by applicant groupUBC transcript submission by applicant group
  4. Step 4Apply through EducationPlannerBC. Choose the Bachelor of Music at UBC Vancouver.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degreeUBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
  5. Step 5Choose two majors for the Music supplement. Prepare your audition instrument, repertoire, activity history and three written responses.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degreeUBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
  6. Step 6Submit the Music supplement and pay its fee. Send the Music reference form to two referees.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degreeUBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
  7. Step 7Follow the audition instructions for your instrument. If you are applying for Composition, submit the portfolio as well.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degreeUBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree

All BMus applicants audition. Composition applicants also submit a portfolio.

UBC School of Music Fall 2027 application, audition and reference dates
Applicant pathways
British Columbia high school

British Columbia high school applicants

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12.
  • Graduate from high school.
  • Earn at least 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English or the equivalent.
  • UBC recommends at least six Grade 12 courses.
  • All applicants complete an instrument or voice audition. Composition also requires three to five original full scores with matching audio.
UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants

  • Complete the IB Diploma with at least three Higher Level courses.
  • All applicants complete an instrument or voice audition. Composition also requires three to five original full scores with matching audio.
UBC School of Music Fall 2027 application, audition and reference dates

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete the 32–37 credit common core, applicable ensembles, and writing, literature and research requirements.
  • General Studies requires 120–127 credits. Performance and other majors have their own credit schedules.
ReferencesUBC Vancouver Bachelor of Music overviewUBC Vancouver BMus core, progression and dual degreesUBC Vancouver General Studies BMus requirementsUBC Vancouver Music Scholarship Year 3 entryUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op eligibility includes BMusUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op work-term structure
Grades and academic standing
  • Progression includes an annual performance jury or recital. A grade below B− places a student on probation.
ReferencesUBC Vancouver Bachelor of Music overviewUBC Vancouver BMus core, progression and dual degreesUBC Vancouver General Studies BMus requirementsUBC Vancouver Music Scholarship Year 3 entryUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op eligibility includes BMusUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op work-term structure

Program facts

Entering averageNot researched

The admission average has not been researched for this program.

UBC Vancouver high-school requirements by province and degree
Co-opOptional Arts Co-op · three paid four-month work terms

Eligible BMus students can apply for Arts Co-op.

University work-study information
UBC Vancouver Arts Co-op work-term structureCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

One BMus application with major choices. Music Scholarship begins in Year 3. Dual degrees have later approval.

Composition

BMus

Study music composition, theory and performance.

Published requirements

Courses

Common BMus core and General Studies performance sequence. Additional requirements depend on the major and instrument.

Year 1 · Theory, aural skills and history7 listed

MUSC 100 can be bypassed by placement. Prior training can also affect the aural-skills sequence.

UBC Vancouver BMus core, progression and dual degrees
Year 1 · Music and Human Experience2 listed

Choose MUSC 128 or an eligible MUSC 165 ensemble.

UBC Vancouver BMus core, progression and dual degrees
Years 2 and 3 · Common core6 listed

Continue theory, aural skills and history. Complete the core within four to six terms.

UBC Vancouver BMus core, progression and dual degrees
Years 1 to 4 · General Studies performance8 listed

One year of private study at each level. Choose appropriate ensembles. Historical instruments have a different ensemble pattern.

UBC Vancouver General Studies BMus requirements
Writing choices3 listed

Complete one of the listed writing courses and a separate literature requirement.

UBC Vancouver General Studies BMus requirements
Elective choices
  • General Studies includes music, non-music and small-ensemble electives. The balance differs by major.

Careers

Career examples

  • Orchestral musician
  • Composer
  • Music educator

Career sectors

3
  • Music performance
  • Music education
  • Arts
Career sectorsUBC School of Music career and performance examplesUBC Vancouver Bachelor of Music overviewUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op eligibility includes BMusUBC Vancouver Arts Co-op work-term structure
Scope and qualifications

UBC School of Music examples of career directions.

Costs

Music · 34-credit reference

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Vancouver · First-year study · CAD

Canadian students example · Choose your category

Tuition$7,027.46
Books and supplies$1,760
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$8,787.46

UBC’s first-year example uses 34 credits. Student fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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