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OCAD University

100 McCaul Street | Toronto, ON | M5T 1W1
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OCAD UNIVERSITY

100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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OCAD University is Canada’s largest university of art and design, dedicated to applying the power of imagination to education, research and creative enterprise. Founded in 1876, OCAD U’s past provides a rich tradition into which our community can tap as we explore new opportunities, technologies and media. Central to our constant evolution is the belief that educational and cultural institutions must look outward, not inward, nurturing ideas that will take root in the world. Our mandate is not simply to imagine the future, but to help create it.

OCAD U’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs allow students to benefit from an interdisciplinary university education that blends academic rigor with the experimental freedom of the studio. Our graduate programs have a focus on research that goes far beyond traditional academic inquiry. OCAD U researchers start with practice-based methodologies from art and design and integrate them with every imaginable discipline, from computer science to physiology to consumer demographics.

OCAD University is located in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s largest centre for design, culture, and business. As one of the world’s most multicultural cities, Toronto is a vibrant nexus that brings a diversity of creative forces together. Our city is home to the second-highest concentration of artistically creative people in North America and the third-largest design centre in North America (after New York and Boston). Our downtown location links us (and you) to an extended campus of design studios, art galleries, artist-run centres and museums that exhibit the work of leading artists and designers.

DEGREES OFFERED: BFA, B.Des, BA, MA, MFA, M.Des

ACCREDITATION: AUCC, Council of Ontario Universities, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Hover over dots to see degrees offered and online availability.MAJORS OFFERED:

Advertising
Contemporary Art, Design & New Media Art Histories
Criticism & Curatorial Practice 
Cross-disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Cross-disciplinary Art: Publications
Design for Health
Digital Futures
Drawing and Painting
Environmental Design
Graphic Design
Illustration

  

Inclusive Design
Indigenous Visual Culture
Industrial Design
Integrated Media
Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design
Material Art & Design
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture/Installation
Strategic Foresight & Innovation
Visual & Critical Studies

MINORS OFFERED:

Art and Social Change
Art History
Communication Design
Creative Writing
Digital & Media Studies
Digital Media
Drawing and Painting
English
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Expanded Animation
Furniture Design
Illustration

Indigenous Visual Culture
Industrial Ceramics
Integrated Media
Material Art & Design
On-Screen Media
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture/Installation
Social Sciences
Sustainability
Wearable Technology
LEGEND

 Certificate
 Associates Degree
 Bachelor’s Degree

 Postbaccalaureate Certificate
 Low-Residency Masters
 Masters Degree

 Fully Online
 Partially Online
 Optional Online

UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE 2019-2020

FULL-TIME
TUITION	$ 17,426
MANDATORY FEES	1,916
BOOKS & SUPPLIES	2,265
ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD	N/A
OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD	7,200
OTHER	6,750

NOTE: Cost of attendance at Canadian schools is shown here in US dollars. The tuition shown reflects the cost for international (non-Canadian) students. If you are a Canadian citizen planning to study at a Canadian institution, tuition costs will be lower. Please check with individual schools.

FINANCIAL AID 2017-2018 FULL-TIME FRESHMEN *

AID CATEGORY	AVG PER RECIPIENT	1st YR RECIPIENTS
INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3	$2,653	13%
FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS	2,353	64%
PROVINCIAL & LOCAL GRANTS	3,648	70%
FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS	4,222	83%

AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $8,240
96% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID

NOTE: Financial aid amounts are reported in Canadian dollars.

* Most recent financial aid data available

ACCEPTANCE RATE: 64%

Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.

 

ENROLLMENT: FALL 2018

UNDERGRADUATE FTE¹ = 3,619

UNDERGRADUATE

FULL-TIME	3,205
PART-TIME	1,054

NOTE 1: “Full-Time Equivalent” is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

APPLICATION:	N/A
ONLINE APPLICATION:	Required
APPLICATION FEES:	None
HOME EXAM:	Not Required
INTERVIEW:	Required
ESSAY:	Required
SAT / ACT:	Not Required
PORTFOLIO:	Required
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:	N/A
IELTS:	N/A
TOEFL:	N/A

TRANSCRIPTS

HIGH SCHOOL:	Required
COLLEGE:	Required, if transferring

FACULTY: 2018-2019

FACULTY FTE¹ = 240

FULL-TIME	158
PART-TIME	246

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2018
16.03 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY¹

RETENTION

FRESHMAN RETENTION

FALL 2016 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2017	92%
FALL 2017 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2018	92%

GRADUATION

SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

FALL 2011 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS	66%
FALL 2012 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS	60%

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UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITYFALL 2018

THIS DATA IS NOT COLLECTED.

UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTIONFALL 201867% FEMALE30% MALE

NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION²FALL 2018

•  66% IN-PROVINCE
•  -1% REST OF CANADA
•  26% INTERNATIONAL

OTHER PROGRAMS

Continuing Studies
Postgraduate Certificates

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Aboriginal Advising
Academic Advising
Ambient Experience Lab
Art Research Lab
Black Box Facility (Accessible Performance Lab)
Digital Drawing and Painting Lab
Digital Technology Lab
e-MOTION Lab (Data Visualization Lab)
Exhibition opportunities
First Generation/Student Success Programs
Financial Aid Office
Florence Off-Campus Studies Program
game:play lab
Indigenous Visual Culture program
Industry partnership opportunities
Imagination Catalyst (entrepreneurial incubator)
Gallery partnership opportunities
IDRC (Inclusive Design Research Centre)
IDI (Inclusive Design Institute)
International Student Services Office
Mobile Experience Lab
AICAD Exchange Program
Physical Hybrid Computing Lab
Rapid Prototyping Centre
SMAC Lab (Social Media + Collaboration Lab)
Social Body Lab, Smart Materials + Lighting Lab
sLAB (Strategic Innovation Lab)
Super Ordinary Lab
Student Mentor Program
Student Union
Visual Analytics Lab (VAL)
Writing & Learning Centre
Zero Lab

OCAD University

country rank	58
world rank	2160

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University Overview

Founded in 1876, OCAD University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, OCAD University (OCAD U) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. OCAD University (OCAD U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 144 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	OCAD University
Acronym	OCAD U
Founded	1876
Motto	Imagination is Everything
Colours	Black and white
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University Location

Address	100 McCaul Street Toronto (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) M5T 1W1 Ontario Canada
T	+1 (416) 977 6000
F	+1 (416) 977 6006

Study Areas and Degree Levels

	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of OCAD University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate OCAD University‘s office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	40-50%
Admission Office	100 McCaul Street Toronto M5T 1W1 +1 (416) 977 6000 800 382 6516

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the OCAD University‘s Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	4,000-4,999
Academic Staff	600-699
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Not reported

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of OCAD University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation 

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

• Council of Ontario Universities COU

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize OCAD University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

• Universities Canada (UC)
• Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)
• Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Academic Structure

OCAD University |Faculty of Art Faculty of Design Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty of Graduate Studies