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 $8,300 per academic year based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits

International Fees:

  • Approximately $30,000 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. 

The Laptop Program provides software and support for students bringing their own laptops to OCAD U for their learning and instruction in art and design.

All Undergraduate students are expected to have a laptop, either one you own already or one you purchase for school. Through the laptop program, we license Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Learning and other software like Rhino, Sketch Up and more. The laptop program fee is tax-deductible.

As part of the Laptop Program, OCAD U provides comprehensive support through IT Services. This includes full support for recommended laptop models, assistance with Apple repairs, short-term laptop loans during repairs, malware removal, data recovery, and access to discounted storefronts. 

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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. 

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Find options to pay your tuition. Details on each of these options are available on the Student Accounts. 

  • Bill Payments at your Canadian Bank
  • PayMyTuition (preferred method for international payments)
  • Cheques

Other Payment Options:

  • Higher Ed Points
  • Payment Plans
  • Sponsorship
  • External Scholarship

Students are encouraged to use an electronic payment method where possible and during non office hours. In-person payments is currently unavailable.

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