OCAD UNIVERSITY

OCAD University is Canada’s largest university of art, design and digital media, bringing imagination to education, research and creative enterprise. Since 1876, OCAD U’s specialized programs have inspired students, faculty and alumni to push the boundaries of art, design and scholarship. Today, the university combines studio-based learning with new approaches that emphasize collaboration, innovation and integration of emerging technologies.

OCAD U is located in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s largest centre for design, culture and business and one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The university supports a vibrant community life, offering special events, lectures and conferences, visiting artists’ programs and myriad exhibition venues.

STUDENT ENROLMENT

Full-time (undergraduates)
3,200

Full-time (graduates)
190

Part-time (undergraduates)
1,000

Part-time (graduates)
80

Source: Council of Ontario Universities (2017 rounded preliminary fall enrolment)

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,340 - $6,530

Graduate tuition fees:
$21,320

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$20,409

Graduate tuition fees:
$26,996

Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts (2017-18).

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.