OCAD UNIVERSITY

See where creativity can take you! Become a student at Canada’s oldest and largest art and design university – OCAD U! Our 17 undergraduate programs and 7 graduate programs will empower you to think, create, and see things differently.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, OCAD U is at the centre of one of most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. Get inspired by your city: studios, galleries, museums, start-ups and more are all just a few blocks away.

As an OCAD U student, you’ll surround yourself with a community of creatives: our faculty is filled with professionals bringing their experience from the field. You’ll also benefit from hands-on studio learning and small class sizes with a 17:1 student to faculty ratio. These small classes mean you’ll have the chance to build strong connections with your peers and professors.

STUDENT ENROLMENT

Full-time (undergraduates)
3,200

Full-time (graduates)
200

Part-time (undergraduates)
1,000

Part-time (graduates)
90

Source: Council of Ontario Universities (2020 preliminary fall enrolment)

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,052

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,670

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$25,455

Graduate tuition fees:
$33,123

Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts (2020-21)

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

RESIDENCE

Off-campus
On-campus housing is not available.