Ontario College of Art and Design

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   The short answer

   Ontario College of Art and Design is a public university in Canada with bachelor’s and master’s study in art, design, and related fields. It suits students who want a focused creative-arts option rather than a broad multi-faculty university.

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   What you can study

   You can study across 25 programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. Examples include Material Art and Design, Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories, Criticism & Curatorial Practice, Design for Health, Digital Futures, Inclusive Design, Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design, Strategic Foresight and Innovation, Advertising, Creative Writing, Drawing & Painting, and Environmental Design.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the programme page for entry requirements, deadlines, and any portfolio or supplementary requirements that may apply to the course they want. The university’s website is the place to confirm current application steps and document requirements.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is charged in CAD, but a fee range is not published. Confirm the current tuition with the admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Canada such as housing, food, transport, and health cover.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it on the programme page before applying. Before you submit an application, check whether your chosen programme has portfolio requirements, whether there are separate deadlines for international applicants, and what documents you need for study permit planning.

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   How it compares

   Canada has 156 universities, so this is one option in a large system, but it stands out for being a public institution centered on art, design, and creative study rather than a general university. That makes it a stronger fit for applicants who already know they want a creative pathway and want both bachelor’s and master’s study in that area.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.