OCAD University is one of the most favorite Universities. This college is solely dedicated to Art & Design education. This college is situated in Ontario’s provincial capital in Toronto. The college has 2 branches one is in Downtown Toronto and the other is Florence off Campus. When you read this blog you will get to know more about OCAD University.

OCAD University is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions for art and design in Canada. This university is located adjacent to Art Gallery of Ontario. The motto of this University is Imagination is everything. The president and vice-chancellor is Salah Bachir & Sara Diamond respectively. The university has an academic staff of 200, an Administrative staff of 485 members, and students are almost about 6072 including graduates and post-graduates.

1. University former names- Ontario school of Art, Toronto art school, central Ontario school of art and industrial design, Ontario college of art 
2. Present name- Ontario College of Art & Design
3. Motto- Imagination is everything
4. Affiliations- AICAD, UNIAN, CBIE, COU, IAU
5. Website- www.ocadu.com

OCAD University Canada

OCAD University is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions for art and design in Canada. This university is located adjacent to Art Gallery of Ontario. The university has an academic staff of 200, an Administrative staff of 485 members, and students are almost about 6072 including graduates and post-graduates. University’s main objective is to provide professional artistic training and development of art education in Ontario.

Courses offered here in this university are for both graduates and undergraduates’ students. It means after graduation, if you want to pursue your career then also you can come here and study or you can directly enroll yourself here for 5 years. The university offers 17 undergraduates and 7 postgraduate programs and the employment rate of this university is 90%. Students across 50+ countries come and study in this university.

• The employment rate is 90%.
• Various students from different countries most opt for postgraduate programs
• Faculty members are 200+
• 3^rd largest university of art and design in North America.
• OCAD University has 18 research labs inclusive of the Digital Media research + Innovation Institute, Inclusive Design Research Centre, Visual Analytics Labs, and Strategic Innovation Labs

OCAD University Ranking

OCAD University is situated in Ontario’s provincial capital in Toronto. The college has 2 branches- one is in Downtown Toronto and the other is Florence off Campus. The University provides Affiliations from the International Association of Universities, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, and the Canadian Bureau for International Education.

University criteria for admission are very transparent. They take entrance examinations first and then evaluate students’ past academic records. Then only, they take enroll students for admission.

• It is a well-known college in Ontario and its reflection is shown in its rank too.
• County rank:58
• World rank: 2160
• Criteria for enrolling a student is very transparent
• Co-education institution

OCAD University Fee

Fee charges are different for international and domestic residents. The domestic tuition fee is for Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and the international tuition fees is for all other students except Canadian permanent residents.

Tuition is exclusive of room, and other charges. The tuition fee is to be payable in full before or on due date by means of mode accepted by the university. Late payment of fees by any student will attract the interest penalty.

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)

OCAD University Programs

University offers a variety of programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The university offers 7+ programs at the graduate level and 17 programs at the undergraduate level under its 3 faculties. Around 250+ faculty members are there in the university.

Programs offered by this university are the latest and trendy ones. Given below is the list of programs offered by the university to both graduate and postgraduate levels.

OCAD University – Postgraduate Programs

• Design for Health      
• Digital Futures
• Inclusive Design 
• Interdisciplinary Masters in Art, Media, and Design
• Strategic Foresight & Innovation      
• Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories    
• Criticism and Curatorial Practice

OCAD University – Undergraduate Programs

Faculty of design:

• Environmental Design: Interior Design Specialization
• Graphic Design
• Advertising
• Illustration
• Industrial Design
• Environmental Design
• Material Art & Design

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Interdisciplinary

• Visual & Critical Design
• Indigenous Visual Culture

Faculty of Art

• Cross-Disciplinary Art: Publications
• Drawing & Painting
• Integrated Media
• Printmaking
• Sculpture/Installation
• Criticism & Curatorial Practice
• Photography
• Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
• Digital Painting & Expanded Animation

OCAD University Graduate Program

There are 250+ faculty members in the college offering various programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The university is affiliated with the International Association of Universities, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, and the Canadian Bureau for International Education. The study pattern and curriculum is immensely great. The following are the courses offered by the University at the postgraduate level.

• Design for Health      
• Digital Futures
• Inclusive Design 
• Interdisciplinary Masters in Art, Media, and Design
• Strategic Foresight & Innovation      
• Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories    
• Criticism and Curatorial Practice

OCAD University Undergraduate Programs

The university is affiliated with the International Association of Universities, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, and the Canadian Bureau for International Education.

The study pattern and curriculum is immensely great. The following are the programs offered by the University at the graduate level.

1. Environmental Design: Interior Design Specialization
2. Graphic Design
3. Advertising
4. Illustration
5. Industrial Design
6. Environmental Design
7. Material Art & Design
8. Cross-Disciplinary Art: Publications
9. Drawing & Painting
10. Integrated Media
11. Printmaking
12. Sculpture/Installation
13. Criticism & Curatorial Practice
14. Photography
15. Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
16. Digital Painting & Expanded Animation

OCAD University Acceptance Rate

The university receives numerous applications every year. Across 50+ countries apply for the programs offered by this university. The university has its own entrance test. On the basis of entrance Test University accepts the application.

Apart from the entrance exam, the university also sees past academic records. On the basis of both the entrance tests and past academic records, universities make call for selection. So, the university acceptance rate is quite high which about 64% is.

Acceptance rate= the percentage of students selected out of applications received by the university in a given year.

Acceptance rate= 64%

OCAD University Application Deadline

The university receives numerous applications every year. Across 50+ countries apply for the programs offered by this university. The university has certain specified dates for filing an application.

After specified dates, OCAD University won’t entertain any application (if there is the availability of seats in university can think of entertaining late admissions). The application process for the academic year 20-21 has already commenced. Last day to apply was February 4, 2020

Last date of application: February 4, 2020

Last date to receive a refund: May 11, 2020

OCAD University International Students

OCAD University welcomes international students and wishes each and every student to make global connections. University offers students to access to their innovative services, programs and activities that are useful to then also assist them so that they become successful practitioners in the field of art and design. They give assistance and guidance on the following:

• How to adjust to Canada
• Immigration matters
• On and off-campus placement
• Work permits
• Health insurance
• Student exchange program

The below-mentioned numbers are for queries related numbers,  if any international student face any kind of issue can directly call on the number listed below within a specified time.

Phone number query: 416-977-6000, Ext. 4869
Email: [email protected]
Working Hours: Monday to Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OCAD University Requirments

Different courses have different requirements. The candidate is required to fulfill the criteria before taking admission to any specified course. Once you apply, you will be notified by email of the details for submitting a portfolio for assessment. The assessment procedure is different for every program…

University requirement procedure as follows:

ACADEMIC AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Applicant to OCAD University for undergraduate program must meet the following criteria

• Statement of Intent (required for all programs) and
• Portfolio or Writing sample (required for the BA in Visual and Critical Studies)
• Official transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Test results (if required)

Studio based degree program admission requirement

Notified by email

NON-STUDIO BASED DEGREE PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

• Statement of Intent (required for all programs) and
• Portfolio or Writing sample (required for the BA in Visual and Critical Studies)
• Official transcript

OCAD University IELTS Requirments

OCAD University reserves a right to accept TOEFL OR IELTS. For taking the IELTS exam, the minimum age should be 16 and the applicant should hold a valid passport. You are required to give IELTS if you are applying for

• US 
• NEW ZELAND
• AUSTRALIA
• USA
• CANADA

Minimum 6.5 overall 

PTE Academic (Pearson Test): Minimum 58 overall with at least 56 in Listening, at least 56 in Reading, at least 56 in Speaking and at least 56 in Writing.

OCAD University Notable Alumni

There are many people who have done marvelously in their careers and are graduates of OCAD University. They are very well off in their career and are leading names of the country. Some are artists while some are researchers. Some have become well-known photographers also.

Notable alumni

• Peggy Adam-French comic book artist, illustrator
• Barbara Astman RCA-artist, photographer
• Rebecca Belmore-artist
• David Blackwood-Canadian artist

OCAD University Programs Location And Address

OCAD University is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions for art and design in Canada. This university is located adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario. Exact location and address is mentioned below:

Address

100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
Tel: 416-977-6000, Fax: 416-977-6006
Admissions toll-free: 1-800-382-6516
Admissions Email: [email protected]

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