OCAD University
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Overview
At a Glance
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- Urban Centre Size
- Small (under 150K)
- Number of Students
- 4700
- DLI Number
- 19332928222
- Main Campus Region
- Central
- Phone
- 1-416-977-6000
- admissions@ocadu.ca
- Summary
Welcome to Canada’s largest, oldest and leading institution for art and design!
Learn to use your creativity for today’s challenges. Alongside a diverse and supportive team of instructors and peers, gain employable skills that will help you get paid to do what you love.
Profile
OCAD University is Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, founded in 1876. We’re a world-famous hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity. We’re located in downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District and right next to Queen Street West, the Art Gallery of Ontario and beautiful Grange Park. The university has twelve buildings in the heart of the city, and our campus easily accessible by transit and surrounded by safe, walkable neighbourhoods.
OCAD U has more than 4,700 students, 17 undergraduate programs and 6 graduate programs. Field placement and internship opportunities are available in almost every program. We have over 400 faculty who are practicing artists and designers in their fields.
Just like any other university, we provide a supportive and fun campus life experience. Our campus includes a medical centre, library, plenty of chill-out space, food court and opportunities for intramural sports and social events.
Requirements and Admissions
Offers of admission to OCAD University’s programs are based primarily on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio or writing sample . All offers are conditional upon meeting the minimum academic requirements and supplying all required documentation.
All applications for admission are made online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The only entry point is in September each year. The recommended deadline to apply for all programs at OCAD University is February 1. Applications may be considered after this deadline if space is available.
Programs
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- Apparel and textiles
- Audiovisual communications technologies/technicians
- Communication and media studies
- Communications technology/technician
- Crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry
- Design and applied arts
- Environmental design/architecture
- Film/video and photographic arts
- Fine arts and art studies
- Graphic communications
- Precision metal working
- Publishing
- Visual, digital and performing arts, general
- Woodworking
Student Experience
At OCAD U, you’ll join a creative community: our faculty are all creative professionals with rich history in their fields. Within your courses, you’ll also be working independently and collaboratively alongside fellow artists and designers.
Our campus is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada’s creative hub, offering an inspiring work environment for over 400 faculty and more than 4,700 students. Our students benefit from hands-on studio learning, state-of-the-art shops and production facilities for both traditional and digital creation.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Figuring out your financial plan helps to ensure success in your undergraduate degree. Being ready financially will help you to focus on your creative practice, classes and getting the most out of your time at OCAD U. There are many ways to support your education costs: scholarships, bursaries, on-campus jobs and more!
Full-time domestic students should expect to pay around $7,600- $9,500 per full-time academic year, while full-time international students will pay around $34,000 per full-time academic year.
The total fees due is based on the number of credits the student registers for per term.
Housing
OCAD University does not have its own housing, but has partnered with several housing service providers, including independent residence-style student residences, co-op options, home stays and more. Visit our housing page to learn more about our partners, opportunities to connect with potential OCAD U roommates, and resources to help you during your housing search within the Greater Toronto Area.
Contact Information
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Admissions and Recruitment
- Address
OCAD University
100 McCaul St
Toronto, Ontario,
M5T 1W1- admissions@ocadu.ca
Profile
OCAD University is Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, founded in 1876. We’re a world-famous hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity. We’re located in downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District and right next to Queen Street West, the Art Gallery of Ontario and beautiful Grange Park. The university has twelve buildings in the heart of the city, and our campus easily accessible by transit and surrounded by safe, walkable neighbourhoods.
OCAD U has more than 4,700 students, 17 undergraduate programs and 6 graduate programs. Field placement and internship opportunities are available in almost every program. We have over 400 faculty who are practicing artists and designers in their fields.
Just like any other university, we provide a supportive and fun campus life experience. Our campus includes a medical centre, library, plenty of chill-out space, food court and opportunities for intramural sports and social events.
Requirements and Admissions
Offers of admission to OCAD University’s programs are based primarily on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio or writing sample . All offers are conditional upon meeting the minimum academic requirements and supplying all required documentation.
All applications for admission are made online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The only entry point is in September each year. The recommended deadline to apply for all programs at OCAD University is February 1. Applications may be considered after this deadline if space is available.
Programs
View Institution Programs (Opens In A New Tab)
- Apparel and textiles
- Audiovisual communications technologies/technicians
- Communication and media studies
- Communications technology/technician
- Crafts/craft design, folk art and artisanry
- Design and applied arts
- Environmental design/architecture
- Film/video and photographic arts
- Fine arts and art studies
- Graphic communications
- Precision metal working
- Publishing
- Visual, digital and performing arts, general
- Woodworking
Student Experience
At OCAD U, you’ll join a creative community: our faculty are all creative professionals with rich history in their fields. Within your courses, you’ll also be working independently and collaboratively alongside fellow artists and designers.
Our campus is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada’s creative hub, offering an inspiring work environment for over 400 faculty and more than 4,700 students. Our students benefit from hands-on studio learning, state-of-the-art shops and production facilities for both traditional and digital creation.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Figuring out your financial plan helps to ensure success in your undergraduate degree. Being ready financially will help you to focus on your creative practice, classes and getting the most out of your time at OCAD U. There are many ways to support your education costs: scholarships, bursaries, on-campus jobs and more!
Full-time domestic students should expect to pay around $7,600- $9,500 per full-time academic year, while full-time international students will pay around $34,000 per full-time academic year.
The total fees due is based on the number of credits the student registers for per term.
Housing
OCAD University does not have its own housing, but has partnered with several housing service providers, including independent residence-style student residences, co-op options, home stays and more. Visit our housing page to learn more about our partners, opportunities to connect with potential OCAD U roommates, and resources to help you during your housing search within the Greater Toronto Area.
Contact Information
-
Admissions and Recruitment
- Address
OCAD University
100 McCaul St
Toronto, Ontario,
M5T 1W1- admissions@ocadu.ca
Location
Address: 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Student Testimonials
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Have questions about admissions?
To learn more about the admissions criteria for each of our programs please contact the admissions office.
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