Admissions

Most applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents). Check the admission requirements linked above for exact requirements for your province, country, or institution.

Applicants must obtain their required English score AND meet the English Language Competency.

Prior to opening your application, refer to the academic calendar and assess if you are eligible for a diploma program:

Please have the following information ready:

• Your planned audition format (in person/video*)
• Audition instrument(s)/voice part
• Proposed audition repertoire (see audition details below)
• Major(s) for which you are applying

Three short-answer questions (250-400 words each):

1. What is your most significant musical experience?
2. What are your motivations and goals for pursuing a BMus/Diploma degree?
3. Why are you interested in studying at UBC Music?

The application form requires a separate fee. Applicants may submit their supplemental fee via the Applicant Service Centre before the deadline.

Applicants must send the reference form link to two referees. UBC Music will not contact your referees on your behalf: referees must use the linked form to submit their letter of reference. Reference information is confidential, and the applicant cannot fill out the form. Institutional emails are required for references from secondary or post-secondary educators. Personal emails may be used for all other referees.

Typically, references are supplied by private studio teachers and ensemble directors. However, any referees who can speak to an applicant's musical abilities, work ethic, accomplishments, and aptitude are considered.

Late references are accepted but are not guaranteed to be considered.

Domestic applicants are expected to audition in-person for the BMus/Diploma program. If distance, accessibility considerations, or extenuating circumstances impact your ability to attend an audition in-person at UBC, please complete the relevant questions on the supplemental application.

Applicants located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia are expected to audition in-person. Applicants from Vancouver Island may request audition times that accommodate their ferry schedule. If you are an applicant from outside the Lower Mainland (E.g. Vancouver Island, Canada, United States) and you plan to audition in-person, please complete the relevant questions on the supplemental application.