Registration

“Canadians from every province have graduated from Harris Institute. Alumni are building a bigger and better Canadian music industry.”

John Harris, President

Application Criteria

International Applicants

1. Completed Application.  
2. Education Transcripts – high school or post secondary.
Copies of originals are accepted. The minimum requirement for enrolment is an Ontario Grade 12 OSSD or Equivalent.   
3. Cover letter describing the applicant’s interests and goals.  
4. Résumé
5. Two letters of reference. (Letters confirming the applicant’s long standing interest in the area of study are preferred).

 

Mail or deliver application to:

Harris Institute
Registrar’s Office
118 Sherbourne St.
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 2R2

Online Application
PDF Application Form

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted up to 2 weeks prior to a term start if space permits. 

Program Start Dates

March 23, 2026
July 20, 2026
November 9, 2026

Terms of Payment: Payment for the first term is due thirty (30) days after receiving written acceptance. Applicants accessing OSAP/Canada Student Loans are required to post a $500.00 tuition deposit twenty-one (21) days after acceptance with documentation of the loan applied for. Tuition for the second and third terms is due thirty (30) days prior to the start of each term.

Financial Aid

OSAP Ontario Student Assistance Program

Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Information on funding, and the online application procedure for the Ontario Student Assistance Program are available at:

OSAP

It’s not necessary to be accepted to a post-secondary institute prior to applying for funding. The advantage is increased processing time and an instant award assessment estimate at the end of the application session. 

Student Financial Aid

Student Line of Credit

Financial Assistance in the form of a student line of credit, or student loan, is an option available from most major Canadian financial institutions. Please visit your local financial institute for more information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ministry of Colleges and Universities / Forum Research / OSAP

Harris Institute has a 72.7% Graduate Employment Rate in The Field of Study with the Arts Management Program at 100% Employment in Field of Study and the Audio Production Program at 57.1%. The college is one of the only post secondary schools in North America to achieve five 0% Student Loan Default Rates. The Arts Management Program has achieved nine 0% Default Rates and the Audio Production Program has achieved six.

All Ontario post secondary Student Loan Default Rates by institution and program:

OSAP Default Rates

Note: Currently the Ontario government has restricted student visas for international students applying to Private Colleges to 0. This restriction is scheduled to change on December 31, 2025. However, International students with student visas attending other colleges or universities in Canada are able to transfer to Harris Institute.

Harris Institute has hosted international students from 142 countries since 1989.

Approved international applicants are issued an Enrolment Agreement that conforms to the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Canada Study Visa

 The minimum academic requirement for admission to Harris Institute is the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or its equivalent.  Contact the Registrar if you are not sure your Credentials are equivalent at: registrar@harrisinstitute.com.

Total APP Tuition:

$21,937.00 (CAD)
Note: There is a 5% discount when total tuitions are paid in full.

International Tuitions (on July 21, 2026) including $3,000 (CAD) International Student Fee

$24,937.00 (CAD)
$19,030.68 (USD)
€16,709.42 (EUR)
£14,884.81 (GBP)

Total AMP Tuition:

$19,377.00 (CAD)
Note: There is a 5% discount when total tuitions are paid in full.

International Tuitions (on January 26, 2025) including $3,000 (CAD) International Student Fee

$22,377.00 (CAD)
$17,160.23 (USD)
$15,110.04 (EUR)
$13,497.88 (GBP) 

Total MBP (APP + AMP) Tuition:

$33,355.00 (CAD)
Note: There is a 5% discount when total tuitions are paid in full.

International Tuitions (on January 26, 2025) including $3,000 (CAD) International Student Fee

$36,355.00 (CAD)
$26,562.33 (USD)
€22,717.15 (EUR) 
£19,696.41 (GBP) 

Living in Toronto

Students attending Harris Institute from outside of Toronto will need to budget living expenses for the entire year. Below are estimates of typical monthly living expenses.

Shared Accommodation: $700-$900/mo
Single Accommodation: $900-$1,200/mo
Transit: TTC Post Secondary Metropass $128.15/mo
Food & Staples: $300 – $350/mo
Entertainment: $100 – $150/mo
Total: $1,228.15 – $1,828.15/mo

Housing

Harris Institute does not offer housing. We recommend:

Homadorma Homestay – homadorma.ca

Neil-Wycik Co-operative – 1.800.268.4358 –  neill-wycik.coop

Parkside Student Housing – 416.639.3164 – live-parkside.ca

CampusOne – 647.288.0827 – live-campusone.ca

Unmatched Performance Record
Frequently Asked Questions
Academic Guidelines
Awards and Scholarships

Harris Institute is registered as a Career College, under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Ministry of Colleges and Universities