Graduate Studies
OCAD U has a long-standing tradition of contemporary thinking and practice in art and design.
Our graduate degree programs offer the next generation of artists, designers and industry leaders a level of scholarship that is virtually unmatched in Canada.
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We are Canada's oldest and largest art and design university, located in downtown Toronto since 1876, and a leading hub of research and innovation. Our graduate students enjoy unrivalled opportunities to practice with expert faculty, in state-of-the-art shops and studios and through unique internships.
At OCAD U, we attract curious and creative students who expect something more from their education and are willing to challenge themselves to achieve it. We teach students to innovate and solve the big problems of our time. Our graduate students have the real-world transferable skills, innovation and creativity demanded by today’s high-tech, fast-evolving economy.
We give ideas a place and a space. Our ability to offer graduate students a unique experience is rooted in over a century of delivering uncompromising art and design education. We deliver advanced experiential learning grounded in practice, theory, research and professionalism, with an eye on experimentation and change.
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With the School of Graduate Studies at OCAD U you’ll receive advanced experiential learning that is grounded in practice, theory and research, with an eye on experimentation and change. We’re committed to delivering you an uncompromising art and design education.
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Featured alumni
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Alwar + Abid - Inclusive Design
School of Graduate Studies
Alwar Pillai and Abid Virani took their passion for inclusive design from the classroom to the forefront of digital accessibility. As graduates of OCAD U’s Inclusive Design Masters program, they co-founded Fable (@makeitfable) – a company transforming how organizations build accessible digital products.
Japjot Singh - Inclusive Design
School of Graduate Studies
Meet Japjot Singh (@japsupp), an Inclusive Design (MDes) graduate from OCAD U. Japjot is using the skills and knowledge acquired in the program as a Design Analyst at Gensler (@gensler_design), applying co-design, UX research, and community engagement to shape transformative spaces.
Sharene Shafie – Strategic Foresight and Innovation
Faculty of Design
OCAD U alum Sharene Shafie wants you to feel empowered by growing your own food! Sharene earned her Master’s in Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD U and is using her skills as Project Lead for the City of Toronto’s Climate Action Team.
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Funding opportunities
Assistantships
Teaching and research assistantships typically range from $2,000 to $7,000 per appointment. Some positions are awarded at the time of admission, others can be applied to during your studies.
Internal scholarships
Entrance scholarships and bursaries range from $6,000 to $25,000. About two of every three students will receive an internal scholarship.
External scholarships
External scholarships can be applied for, and include Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS), Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), and more. These range from $10,000 to over $20,000.
The School of Graduate Studies hosts scholarship and awards information sessions every fall.
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