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OCAD University recognizes the benefits of a strong international reputation and of global partnerships and networks that enrich our students’ learning journeys and extend the impact of our students’ and faculty members’ research and practice.
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students and International is actively working to support expanded international opportunities for our community. We have been building our world-wide networks in order to provide new pathways for students, staff and faculty.
Our approach:
- Fostering global citizenship through international opportunities: The study and practice of art and design demand that students develop the skills to examine and analyze through different perspectives shaped by -- for example -- culture, faith, language, experience and place. OCAD University has expanded the range of opportunities for students to challenge their own thinking by adding to our expansive list of [student-exchange partners](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/mobility-exchange); developing study-abroad courses, internships; and expanding our innovative model of [course-based online international collaborations](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/internationalization/internationalization-projects#projects).
- Working in partnership with Toronto’s diverse cultural communities: As a creative city-builder, OCAD University plays a leadership role in many events and capacity-building initiatives critical to the vitality of Toronto’s cultural communities. Through hosting [international and local artists and designers](https://www.ocadu.ca/gallery/onsite), OCAD University engages the public and amplifies the voice of the city’s remarkably diverse cultural communities.
Learn more about our recent [international collaborations and projects](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/internationalization/internationalization-projects).
### Contact
For questions regarding international agreements, programming, exchange programs or general inquires about international collaboration, contact:
## News
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### Creative Ecologies: Art, Sustainability & Community Resilience in Nassau, Bahamas
In May 2026, the International Programs & Collaboration Office is offering a co-curricular opportunity in Nassau, Bahamas. This program is tailored to students working in all mediums and creative disciplines and is designed to strengthen their professional practice through hands-on learning.
February 17, 2026
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### OCAD University announces 2026 Ateneo Art Award Resident Jel Suarez
Filipino artist Jel Suarez has been selected as OCAD University’s 2026 Ateneo Art Award Resident, part of OCAD U’s partnership with the Ateneo Art Gallery at Ateneo de Manila University. The residency supports emerging artists whose practices reflect creativity, critical engagement and innovation. Building on the 2024 residency of Doktor Karayom, who presented No One’s At Home (Walang Tao Sa Bahay) in Toronto, proceeds from a limited-edition shirt designed by Karayom will help support Suarez’s upcoming residency and strengthen cultural exchange between OCAD University and the Ateneo Art Gallery.
October 15, 2025
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### OCAD U at FUZE Caribbean Art Fair 2025
OCAD University students, alumni and faculty will present In Common Ink at FUZE Caribbean Art Fair 2025, held October 22–26 at Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas. The project features collaborative risograph prints exploring shared histories and identity, created with visiting Bahamian artist John Cox. Limited-edition prints will be for sale.
October 7, 2025
](/index%2Ephp/news/ocad-u-fuze-caribbean-art-fair-2025)
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### Creativity as the catalyst for climate action
Five artists tested our relationships to nature at the inaugural Creative Climate Residency, hosted by OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action.
October 1, 2025
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### From virtual exchange to global stage: celebrating sustainable art at Expo 2025
In May 2025, OCAD University’s International Programs & Collaborations team traveled to Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase the Stones Across Cultures collaboration with Joshibi University. Represented by Jennie Suddick and Jasmine Cardenas, they participated in public programming at the Jellyfish Pavilion, engaging hundreds of visitors in natural pigment-based art activities. The trip included a special ceremony at the Canada Pavilion celebrating the partnership between Toronto and Sagamihara, and visits to partner institutions including Osaka Institute of Technology. The experience deepened cross-cultural connections, highlighted sustainable creativity on a global stage, and set the stage for future international collaborations in art and design.
May 26, 2025
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### Neighbours of the Lake: Students Explore Urban Transformation Through Creative Collaboration
Neighbours of the Lake was a hands-on workshop exploring urban transformation through social design and cultural research. Led by Meichen Waxer in collaboration with Waterfront Toronto and Mexico City's Culturans, it offered students an interdisciplinary, experiential learning opportunity to engage with the Port Lands project and envision inclusive, sustainable, community-driven city building.
April 15, 2025
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## Internationalization Events
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