Master in Digital Futures

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 1, 2027; tuition is View tuition fees and funding.

The Master in Digital Futures at Ontario College of Art and Design University is a master's degree for students who want to build new futures through critical play with disruptive technologies. This one-year program in English helps students gain core digital knowledge and skills. Its main advantages include access to industry internships, residencies, and independent study.

The curriculum includes foundational courses in creative computation, creative techniques, and critical theory. Students also take core courses in digital methods, research, theory, and practice, as well as intensive digital project and prototyping courses. They work in studios, labs, and maker-spaces, creating, critiquing, playing, and prototyping with their classmates.

Graduates can become Digital Product Managers, UX Designers, Creative Technologists, or Innovation Consultants. They can work in industries like technology, design, or enterprise, for employers such as digital media companies, design firms, or innovation labs.

OCAD University in Toronto is Canada’s specialized public university for art, design, and digital media, with a history dating back to 1876 and a student community of roughly 5,000. OCAD U offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on creative practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-led innovation. International students are part of a vibrant campus culture that encourages experimentation across visual arts, design, media, and emerging technologies.

The university provides studio-based learning environments, specialized labs, fabrication workshops, and exhibition spaces that enable hands-on development of portfolios and public-facing projects. Cross-disciplinary initiatives and partnerships with cultural institutions, industry, and community organizations in Toronto give students opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and real-world project experience. Faculty are practicing artists and designers who emphasize critical thinking and professional development.

OCAD U supports career readiness through portfolio development, mentorship, and connections to galleries, studios, and creative enterprises. International applicants can access services for admissions advice, visa guidance, and orientation to city life in Toronto. Prospective students should investigate program specifications, studio resources, and opportunities for collaborative projects to ensure alignment with their artistic and professional goals.