Recording Arts Canada Admissions
Overview

#Admissions

#Overview

Select a section to review the corresponding Admissions content.

Entry RequirementsGeneral eligibility requirements, guidance for current high school students, and additional conditions for Quebec residents applying to RAC Montreal.Application ProcessA seven-stage admissions journey from the application form and welcome call through documentation and the final decision.International StudentsStudy-permit requirements and province-specific application steps for international applicants to Montreal and Toronto.Tuition & FinancingProgram pricing, value comparisons, and provincial, federal, Indigenous, NGO, institutional, and RESP financing options.Housing & TransportationHousing costs, search resources, and transportation information for students living in Montreal or Toronto.Support ResourcesCampus visits, counsellor guidance, one-on-one mentorship, skills and career-plan assessment, financial-aid simulation, and ongoing admissions support.

#Entry Requirements

#General Eligibility

You may become a student at Recording Arts Canada if you are one of the following by the start of the program:

#High School Students

If you are currently attending your senior year of high school, you may apply prior to your graduation. However, you must submit your final transcripts as proof of graduation prior to starting our program.

#Quebec Residents

If you are a Quebec resident applying to RAC Montreal, you must have interrupted your secondary studies for at least two consecutive semesters or one school year; or be covered by an agreement between the College and an employer or by a government program; or have pursued postsecondary studies for at least one year.

#Application Process

#Overview

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#International Students

If you were not born in Canada, and are not a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, you must obtain a study permit after being accepted to our program.

#Applying to Montreal

RAC Montreal is subject to the province of Quebec’s international study policies. In order to study at RAC Montreal, international students must obtain:

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Québec law requires international students to have valid medical insurance in Québec. Students who have diplomatic status, adequate medical insurance, a Medicare card, or any other valid coverage could be exempt. Proof of medical insurance will be required to obtain an exemption.

#Applying to Toronto

RAC Toronto is subject to the province of Ontario’s international study policies. In order to study at RAC Toronto, international students must obtain:

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#Tuition & Financing

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#Tuition

A sound investment. Save ~$9k on tuition and get more training hours compared to a typical university major.

Program cost
RAC Montreal $18,455 CAD
RAC Toronto $18,840 CAD
International fee +$3,000 CAD

#Value

Lower cost of education

Our program costs almost $9,000 less than the average Canadian university program.

Program cost over time Recording Arts Canada costs 18.8 thousand Canadian dollars over one year, compared with 27.4 thousand Canadian dollars for a typical four-year university program. Recording Arts Canada: 18.8 thousand Canadian dollars over one year $18.8 k Typical four-year university program: 27.4 thousand Canadian dollars over four years $27.4 k

900+ hours of training

Every hour is focused on sound and music production, and the total hour count far exceeds the 675 hours of specialized training offered in a typical university major.

Lower cost per hour

The hourly cost of training at RAC is $20.05 (Montreal) and $20.47 (Toronto). If you factor in additional tutoring and feedback sessions, the rate drops even further. By contrast, many university and college programs charge upwards of $40 per hour.

Lifetime alumni support

Your tuition also covers the cost of lifetime alumni support, including job search, career counselling, and other potential benefits like grad promotion, course upgrades, and studio access (based on availability).

Built for the industry

Most colleges and universities are academic buffets. We put all our focus into a single program that better prepares you for the industry in one year than a generic university program does in four.

Our diploma means something

Companies around the world recognize and respect grads of Recording Arts Canada. Many sound and music industry employers in Canada are themselves RAC graduates.

No other costs

Unlike other schools that tack on additional fees, Recording Arts Canada covers everything with its tuition: textbooks, tutoring, studio bookings, supplementary workshops, career counselling, school merchandise, and even your graduation dinner.

#Financing

Students are eligible to apply for financial aid. We can help you understand the options you have available.

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#Housing & Transportation

#Living in Montreal

#Housing

Downtown Montreal
Average monthly rent
Average apartment prices in Downtown Montreal
Apartment sizeAverage price
Studio$1,188
1 bedroom$1,553
2 bedroom$2,093
3 bedroom$2,452
Metro stations

#Transportation

STM / OPUS Student Fare — RAC Montréal

Full-time RAC Montréal students are eligible for the reduced student fare on Montréal public transit.

Who is eligible?

You must:

  • Be 6–64 years old
  • Be enrolled full-time at RAC Montréal
  • Obtain an OPUS card with photo at the student/reduced-fare rate.
2026–27 student fares

For students 18+, current reduced monthly fares are:

Transit areaMonthly student fare
Zone A – Montréal$66/month
Zones A+B – Montréal + Laval/Longueuil$102/month
Zones A+B+C$123.50/month

A four-month Zone A student pass is $251. These rates took effect July 1, 2026.

For most students living on the Island of Montréal and commuting to RAC at 1207 rue Saint-André, the Zone A pass is sufficient.

How to get your student OPUS card

RAC does not currently appear on STM's list of institutions offering direct online OPUS ordering, so students should use the STM Photo Studio process.

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The school certification on the form is valid for 30 days. A class schedule or RAC student card alone does not replace the required proof.

Official STM page: Student OPUS card
Current fares: ARTM 2026–27 fare schedule

#Living in Toronto

#Housing

Downtown Toronto
Average monthly rent
Average apartment prices in Downtown Toronto
Apartment sizeAverage price
Studio$2,157
1 bedroom$2,500
2 bedroom$3,497
3 bedroom$4,565
Subway stations

The rent figures use the Bay Street Corridor as the downtown neighbourhood dataset.

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TTC / PRESTO Student Fare — RAC Toronto

Full-time RAC Toronto students may qualify for the TTC Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, provided their RAC program meets TTC eligibility requirements for recognized degree/diploma or registered private career college programs.

Who is eligible?

Students must:

  • Be enrolled full-time
  • Attend an eligible post-secondary institution located in Toronto
  • Be enrolled in an eligible degree or diploma program; TTC states that certificate students are not eligible
  • Carry a valid TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card when using the student monthly pass.
2026 student fare
FareCost
Regular PRESTO single ride$3.30
Post-Secondary Monthly Pass$128.15/month
TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID$5.25

There is no discounted post-secondary single-trip fare. The student discount applies to the monthly pass.

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2026–27 cards become available August 15, 2026.

TTC Student Fares & Photo IDs
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#Support Resources

Visit our campus or talk to a counsellor to learn more about our program. We'll help you through each step of your application.

Call to action: Get in touch

Apply now and we’ll personally reach out to offer:

  • 1-on-1 feedback session with an RAC mentor
    • Functional skills & career plan assessment
    • Financial aid simulation with a registrar
    • Support throughout the admissions process

Call to action: Start your application