Trebas Institute has been training people for the music, film and events industries since 1979, and its Montreal campus is one of two, with the other in Toronto. Programmes are short career diplomas in audio engineering, film and TV production, event management and music business. In Quebec it is a private college. That means international graduates are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official website: trebas.com
Private college
Montreal and Toronto
Music, film and event industries
CA$14,000 – CA$22,000
International students, per programme, approximate
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on trebas.com before you apply.
Audio Engineering and Production
Attestation of College StudiesDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0 or French
Film and Television Production
Attestation of College StudiesDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0 or French
Event and Venue Management
Attestation of College StudiesDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0 or French
Music Business Administration
Attestation of College StudiesDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0 or French
Recording studios and production suites for hands-on training.
Programmes in English and French.
Links to Montreal's festival and music scene.
Audio graduates work in studios, live sound and post-production.
Event graduates join festival and venue teams.
Unsubsidised private college programmes in Quebec generally do not lead to a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Several per year
Postgrad
No PG intake
Montreal runs on festivals, from the Jazz Festival to Just for Laughs, with most of them in the Quartier des spectacles. The Metro makes it easy to get around.
It's a French-speaking city, though English is common downtown. Rent is lower than in Toronto or Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Trebas Institute
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Trebas admits year-round. Apply at least six months ahead, because you need a CAQ from Quebec before the federal study permit.
Programmes start several times a year.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Trebas Institute. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Audio engineering, film and TV production, event management and music business are the main programmes. Entry needs high school completion and English or French at a working level, plus an interview.
Trebas does not generally offer international scholarships. Ask about payment plans.
