- 1620 hours of training (including 540 hours of practice, 420 hours of theory, and 660 hours of personal work),
- Access to the online campus including the academic calendar and course materials, video archives of lectures as well as master classes and discounts offered by our partners.
- Free access to the studios and laboratories of Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic), subject to availability, for the duration of the program.
- Internship/job offers during and after the program.
Access to the school’s equipment and all workstations equipped with over 235 plugins and audio softwares including : Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Wwise…
Admissions' criteria
Local candidates:
As an establishment recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, the minimum level of study required is the secondary school diploma (DES).
If the high school degree has been completed, the candidate must wait 2 sessions before applying. If the high school degree has been completed by equivalence (TENS, adult courses) the candidate can register right away.
This measure applies only to Quebec candidates. Applicants from other provinces can register directly after obtaining their high school degree (or equivalent).
More information at https://www.quebec.ca/education/cegep/etudier/admission
International candidates:
As an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education, the minimum level of study required is the High School Degree (HSD), or its international equivalent.
We accept the following diploma (and their international equivalencies)
- Baccalauréat (BAC)
- Brevet Technique (BEP)
- Other technical/vocational training
Note: If these criteria do not match your profile, please contact us to evaluate your eligibility.
➢ Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Quebec
Tuition fees for the entire 16-month program are CDN$18,050 :
- Eligibility fee: CA$50
- Registration fee: CA$200
- You are eligible for loans and bursaries from the Quebec Government, and will be able to pay the remaining CDN$17,800 in 4 installments of CDN$4,450 each, corresponding to the 4 sessions of the program.
➢ Canadian citizens or permanent residents living outside Quebec
Tuition fees for the entire 16-month program are CDN$18,050 :
- Eligibility fee: CA$50
- Registration fee: CA$200
- You must verify if you are eligible for loans and bursaries in your province, and will be able to pay the remaining CDN$17,800 in 4 instalments of CDN$4, 450 each, corresponding to the 4 sessions of the program.
➢ International candidates
Tuition fees for the entire 16-month program is CDN$22,050 for international students.
- Eligibility fee: CA$50
- Registration fee: CA$200
- You are not eligible for Quebec loans and bursaries. We advise you to check with your country’s authorities to see if you are eligible for a scholarship for study abroad.
- You will be able to pay the remaining CDN$21,800 in 4 instalments (4 x CDN$5450).
How to submit an application?
Contact George Maziotis, our Director of Admissions, at admissions@unica.college to get answers to your questions.
Please make sure to attach the following scanned documents:
- Copy of your passport identification page;
- Copy of your birth certificate;
- Copy of your most recent diploma;
- Copy of your most recent transcripts;
When you are admitted to the program of your choice, we will invite you to pay the “Admission or registration fee of $200 CAD” plus the non-refundable “Eligibility fee of $50 CAD”.
[International Candidates Only]
Once you receive the acceptance letter of from us, you will be able to begin your immigration process.
In order to study in Quebec as an international student, you will need to request:
- An C.A.Q (Québec Acceptance Certificate)
Document required to enter Quebec territory. Find more information on the application and its average processing time on the “Immigration Québec” website.
Find more information about the application and its average processing time on the Canada immigration website: https://www.quebec.ca/education/etudier-quebec
- Study Permit
Document required to study in Canada. Find more information about the application and its average processing time on the Canada immigration website.
What is the level of English required to attend the English programs?
The level of English required to take the course in English:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 and above, with a minimum of 5.5 per section;
- We also take into consideration the TOEFL and DUOLINGO (90 required).
Musitechnic Formation - Our DLI Number
To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI). A DLI is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students
Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic) is a designated educational institution.
Program code to enter in your financial aid application
To make things easier for you, Unica College (known as Musitechnic) has designed this section to help you identify the 5-digit program code you need to enter on your financial aid application.
- Educational institution code of Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic) is 749841.
- Program Code for the A.C.S. in Sound Recording and Design : NNC0S
(if this does not work, try: NNC0S-960)
Degree Equivalencies (US and/or EU)
Our A.C.S are internationally recognized and correspond to certain equivalences in the United States and Europe.
If you wish to assess these equivalencies, we invite you to write to info@unica.college in order to obtain more information on the process.
Article 4 of the Regulation respecting the system of college studies
Article 4.
Is eligible for a program of study leading to an attestation of collegial studies, the person who has an education deemed sufficient by the college and who meets one of the following conditions:
(1) she interrupted her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive sessions or one school year;
(2) it is covered by an agreement concluded between the college and an employer or it benefits from a government program;
(3) she interrupted her full-time studies for one session and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one session;
(4) she holds a professional studies diploma.
The holder of a secondary school diploma who meets one of the following conditions is eligible for a program of study leading to an attestation of college studies:
(1) the program of study makes it possible to acquire technical training in a field for which there is no program of study leading to a college diploma;
(2) the study program is covered by an agreement concluded between the Minister and a department or agency of the Government of Quebec regarding training.
D. 1006-93, a. 4; D. 962-98, a. 2; D. 724-2008, a. 7; L.Q. 2013, c. 28, a. 193; D. 1153-2017, a. 5.
§ 4. — Upgrading activities and activities promoting success
D. 1153-2017, a. 6.
Source: https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/c-29,%20r.%204