Canada
4990
Total Students
1039
International Students
1876
Founded
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.
Bachelor in Advertising
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Bachelor in Advertising
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
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Master in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Master in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Deadline
Bachelor in Creative Writing
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Bachelor in Creative Writing
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Deadline
Master in Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Master in Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Canada
English
Yearly Tuition
Deadline
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