![Seminar room with students](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/Screenshot%202024-10-31%20at%209.46.54%E2%80%AFAM.png.webp?itok=qzxpZUBY) ![Seminar](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_5_medium/public/2024-10/54083753466_a75c5db784_k.jpg.webp?itok=nDAvkIbg) # School of 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. version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) 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. [Learn more about Graduate Studies](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca) [Contact us](mailto:sgshelp@ocadu.ca) rgb(0,0,0) ## Follow Us - [](https://www.facebook.com/OCADUGrad "Facebook") - [](https://www.instagram.com/ocadugradstudies "Instagram") - [](mailto:sgshelp@ocadu.ca "Email") rgb(0,0,0) ## Graduate programs 01 Previous item Next item [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/cadn_0.jpg.webp?itok=qzh51Q3B) ### Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories The MA program in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories critically explores current creativity and cultural production. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/CADN) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/incd.jpg.webp?itok=4cqfHpn-) ### Inclusive Design Our Master of Design (MDes) in Inclusive Design offers graduate students a unique opportunity to become global leaders in the emerging field of inclusive design in information and communication technologies (ICT) and practices. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/INCD) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/imad.jpg.webp?itok=psAvkBAF) ### Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design The Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (IAMD) draws experienced artists and designers from around the world, encouraging them to investigate and produce works that combine art, design and interdisciplinary academic study to create new forms of visual and social research and creative production. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/IAMD) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/crp_0.jpg.webp?itok=Yoz-MMiD) ### Criticism and Curatorial Practice The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice program offers graduate students an exceptional opportunity to explore and experiment with contemporary art, media and design through engagement with history, theory and criticism within curatorial practice. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/CCP) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/dhea.jpg.webp?itok=Lzmi1UBw) ### Design for Health North America's only program that responds to the complexity of health care through a comprehensive, academically-rich design approach. Empowering designers to create ethical, sustainable solutions to pressing social, structural and technological challenges across the health sector. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/DHEA) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/sfi.jpg.webp?itok=dAZAJ36S) ### Strategic Foresight and Innovation The Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation is creating a new kind of designer: A strategist who sees the world from a human perspective and re-thinks what is possible; An innovator who can imagine, plan and develop a better world. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/SFI) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/digf.jpg.webp?itok=ID0mow6p) ### Digital Futures This program helps students respond to the increasingly important role that digital technology plays as a catalyst for change in our society. ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/program/DIGF) rgb(0,0,0) ## Apply 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. [ Learn more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply)rgba(242,99,35,1) rgba(0,0,0,1) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(255,255,255) ## SGS Events No events at this location. ## Featured alumni 01 Previous item Next item ![Alwar + Abid](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2025-03/Alwar-%2B-Abid.jpg.webp?itok=KmGTms6f) ![Alwar + Abid](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2025-03/template.png.webp?itok=WT-3e34W) Watch ### Alwar + Abid Inclusive Design (MDes) 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. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/alwar-abid "Visit Alwar + Abid profile page") ![Jaicyea Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2025-01/Jaicyea-Smith.jpg.webp?itok=UJQQl0gG) ![Jaicyea Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2025-01/Jaicyea-Smith.png.webp?itok=8kgzrIJh) ### Jaicyea Smith Learn more about the Inclusive Design program [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/jaicyea-smith-0 "Visit Jaicyea Smith profile page") ![Sikh man sitting in room with window behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2025-03/Japjot-Singh.jpg.webp?itok=irmistbg) ![Sikh man sitting in front of transparent background with blue squiggles](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2025-03/Japjot-Singh.png.webp?itok=wUItZduu) Watch ### Japjot Singh Inclusive Design (MDes) 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. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/japjot-singh "Visit Japjot Singh profile page") ![Sharene-Shafie](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-10/Sharene-Shafie.jpg.webp?itok=CtzjddKn) ![Sharene-Shafie](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/Sharene-Shafie_3.png.webp?itok=QT_Ofe-h) Watch ### Sharene Shafie Strategic Foresight and Innovation (MDes) 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. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/sharene-shafie-0 "Visit Sharene Shafie profile page") ![Gio Swaby ](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-11/Gio-Swaby-.jpg.webp?itok=NgheI_7I) ![Gio Swaby ](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-11/Gio-Swaby-.png.webp?itok=ghKEMz8Z) Watch ### Gio Swaby Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design (MA, MDes, and MFA) Learn more about our Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design program: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2RlTExhTklBeUQxQi1YSmdXblltRmM3QkY3Z3xBQ3Jtc0trazNLcjFnUzRISi1CV3JRQ3poTEI3cDhXSE1hczJ1WkZOUFY1dTVVbE4wX01UVnM3YXV5cDdialc3bl9jRllhSXFrUDQ3eGdiV2NtcW) [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/gio-swaby "Visit Gio Swaby profile page") ![Anie Udofia](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-12/Anie-Udofia.jpg.webp?itok=2LOl9b5e) ![Anie Udofia](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-12/Anie-Udofia.png.webp?itok=6jSjQuqg) Watch ### Anie Udofia Learn more about our Masters of Design, Design for Health program: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2Y4NUVCTi1UMXZsTFQ0bXNDbkl0ZEZ3LUZFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsMFJVT0ZSWE5kVndfcVBScGhVVlEzY1dZLUJrLXNZUFBaTTFjQzQwZXBGQ0dLX2VwdmFBZ25Fb1gxR0NCcW4teGRvYVN4MXQ3NnBRQ3FEY3F5NzJweVlvc) [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/anie-udofia "Visit Anie Udofia profile page") ![Dan Silveira](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-12/Dan-Silveira.jpg.webp?itok=jrhuTKLi) ![Dan Silveira](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-12/Dan-Silveira.png.webp?itok=qLkBQXZv) Watch ### Dan Silveira Learn more about our Masters in Strategic Foresight and Innovation program: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWlZWDEtM3djMW1VbDdtWVhEOG5xU3J4djFSZ3xBQ3Jtc0tudGZDcVBqRnFiWEhSVXlIak5vdjFFQ1Jja0dsd0syM2ZEbHhzejI1OE1IaGZjRUhENS1GVWdkOW9LU0pfekRQZThjR2dPNUF2Q3NRaTRiNi1C) [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/dan-silveira "Visit Dan Silveira profile page") ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) ## 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](https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp) (CGS), [Ontario Graduate Scholarships](https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR019245.html) (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. rgb(0,0,0) ## Facilities rgb(0,0,0) ### Studios OCAD U has over 20 unique shops and studios for 3D printing, woodworking, ceramics, textiles, foundry, printmaking and more. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/studios) ### Computer labs OCAD U's computer studios have over 50 large-screen desktops equipped with the latest art and design software. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/studios) ### Equipment loans The Store supplies and sells materials including sheet woods, plastics, textiles, printmaking supplies, PPE, SDHC cards, USB drives, and more! We offer equipment loans including hand tools, power tools, sewing machines and mannequins. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/studios/tool-loans) ### Library On-campus library, inter-university loans, digital periodicals and access to the Art Gallery of Ontario's E.P. Taylor Research Library and Archives. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library) ### Graduate Gallery OCAD U's on-campus space for graduate exhibitions, think tanks, lectures, screenings, conferences, and more. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/graduate-gallery)