Tuition and Fees

Financial Matters

Costs of Education

At OCAD U we’re here to help you understand and plan for the costs of your education. Keep reading for information on tuition, then check out our cost calculator below to see an estimate of your tuition and living costs as a student.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fees are calculated based on a variety of factors including:

Program
Status in Canada (Domestic vs International)
Course load (Full-time or Part-time)

Domestic tuition rates apply to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, as well as exempted international students. International tuition rates apply to all other students.

Domestic Fees:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Approximately $7,300 per academic year based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Approximately $7,300 per academic year based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits
Bachelor of Design (BDes): Approximately $7,800 per academic year based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits

International Fess:

Approximately $29,000 per academic year based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits

Full-time students will usually take an average of 4-5 classes in the Fall and Winter terms. Classes will usually count as 0.5 or 1.0 credit and an average student would take 2.5 credits in the Fall term and 2.5 credits in Winter term for a total of 5.0 credits. The amounts listed above are based on 2023/2024 Fall and Winter fees and are subject to change.

ESTIMATE YOUR COSTS

Cost Calculator

In addition to your program tuition, additional fees for materials and studio costs may apply depending on the program. Play around with different variables like living arrangements, programs, course-load or residency status to get a sense of your financial picture.