About Music in Lakehead University
Our music degree programs have been carefully designed to offer students a fine balance between academic and performance courses. As a student, you will explore the various dimensions of music through courses taught by teachers of national and international stature as well as receive mentorship opportunities from seasoned musicians and professionals in the field.
As a music student, you will have the opportunity to take courses in:
- Performance
- Theory
- Conducting
- Composition
- Orchestration
- Canadian Music
- World Music
- Pedagogy
It is our goal to develop your talent as both a soloist and a collaborative musician, and cultivate your creativity by exposing you to diverse musical genres, traditions, and innovations. Instruction is available in all orchestral instruments as well as:
- Classical Guitar
- Piano
- Voice
- Saxophone
- Organ
You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of music ensembles such as:
- Vocal Ensemble
- Chamber Ensemble
- Wind Ensemble
- New Music Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
Our strong community connections open the door to academic and professional opportunities with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, New Music North, Consortium Aurora Borealis, and more. You will be able to share your talent and develop your professional skills as you progress through the program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration.
- Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Lakehead University Highlights
| University type |
Public |
| Rank |
9th in Canada in undergraduate study |
| Courses |
80 undergraduate and around 20 graduate courses |
| No. of Campuses |
2 (one each in Thunder Bay and Orillia) |
| Employment rate |
Average rate of 94% |
| Application Fee |
101 USD1 for undergraduate courses |
| Accepted Tests |
GMAT/GRE |
| English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
| Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Estimated idea of other living expenses excluding tuition fee are listed as follows:
| Name of Expenditure |
Cost (in USD per year) |
| Avg.Tution Fees |
$17,800 |
| Accommodation |
2,250 to 5,475 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,875 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) |
150 |
| Groceries |
2,250 |
| Mobile |
720 |
| Others |
1,080 |
| Total |
8,325 to 11,550 |
