Arts programs in Canada

77 universities in Canada offer 622 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 17,584 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,489 USD and 22,263 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Arts in Canada by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 305 12,489 USD 17,584 USD 22,263 USD
Master's 96 7,381 USD 11,249 USD 19,960 USD
PhD 19 10,601 USD 10,601 USD 12,394 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in Canada

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Arts and Sciences (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 10,365 USD
Master in Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies Concordia University Montreal Master's 25,338 USD
Bachelor in Arts and Science McMaster University Bachelor's 32,644 USD
Master in Fine Arts Emily Carr University of Art and Design Master's 17,194 USD
Bachelor in Music Humber College Bachelor's 20,105 USD
Artist Blacksmith Fleming College — —
Bachelor in Arts General Athabasca University Bachelor's —
3D Animation for Film and Games Capilano University — 13,061 USD
Bachelor in 2D + Experimental Animation Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 17,981 USD
Arts, Literature and Communication, Media (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 10,365 USD
Culinary Arts Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina — 11,613 USD
Culinary Arts Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon — 11,613 USD
Graphic Design Humber College — 16,803 USD
Culinary Arts Certificate Okanagan College — 13,560 USD
Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts LaSalle College Vancouver — 11,898 USD
Arts and Science Concordia University Montreal — 19,482 USD
Bachelor in Management (Accounting Emphasis) Concordia University of Edmonton Bachelor's 20,443 USD
Contemporary Music & Technology Selkirk College — 11,425 USD
University Diploma in Arts Athabasca University — —
Bachelor in Ceramics Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 17,981 USD
Culinary Arts Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert — 11,613 USD
Master in Music University of Saskatchewan Master's 8,002 USD
Arts, Literature and Communication, Languages (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 10,365 USD
Master in Drama Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies Concordia University Montreal Master's 25,338 USD

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Specializations within arts

General 204 Music 92 Philosophy 60 Writing 32 Visual Arts 24 Graphic Design 20 Animation and Illustration 18 Humanities 16 Culture 14 Literature 13

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