Arts programs in Canada

72 universities in Canada offer 607 arts programs open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 16,962 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,024 USD and 21,755 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Arts in Canada by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 295 12,024 USD 16,962 USD 21,755 USD
Master's 94 5,507 USD 10,342 USD 13,380 USD
PhD 18 10,207 USD 10,207 USD 11,933 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in Canada

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Arts and Sciences (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 9,979 USD
Master in Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies Concordia University Montreal Master's 24,396 USD
Bachelor in Arts and Science McMaster University Bachelor's 31,430 USD
Master in Fine Arts Emily Carr University of Art and Design Master's 16,555 USD
Artist Blacksmith Fleming College — 10,677 USD
Bachelor in Music Humber College Bachelor's 20,105 USD
Bachelor in Arts General Athabasca University Bachelor's 1,375 USD
3D Animation for Film and Games Capilano University — 13,061 USD
Bachelor in 2D + Experimental Animation Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 17,312 USD
Arts, Literature and Communication, Media (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 9,979 USD
Culinary Arts Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina — 11,182 USD
Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts LaSalle College Vancouver — 11,455 USD
Arts and Science Concordia University Montreal — 18,757 USD
Contemporary Music & Technology Selkirk College — 11,000 USD
Bachelor in Management (Accounting Emphasis) Concordia University of Edmonton Bachelor's 20,561 USD
Arts, Literature and Communication, Languages (Pre-University Programs) John Abbott College — 9,979 USD
Graphic Design Humber College — 16,803 USD
Culinary Arts Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert — 11,182 USD
Bachelor in Ceramics Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 17,312 USD
Master in Music University of Saskatchewan Master's 7,704 USD
Master in Drama Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies Concordia University Montreal Master's 24,396 USD
Fashion Arts and Business Humber College — 16,803 USD
Bachelor in Motion Picture Arts Capilano University Bachelor's 13,061 USD
Bachelor in Art Redeemer University College Bachelor's 12,889 USD

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Specializations within arts

General 201 Music 84 Philosophy 59 Writing 31 Visual Arts 22 Humanities 21 Graphic Design 19 Animation and Illustration 18 Culture 14 Literature 13

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