Study Design in Canada

101 programmes in design at 35 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,301 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 16,759 USD and 24,224 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Design programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design Online Athabasca University — —
User Experience (UX) Design Humber College — 20,105 USD
Master in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories Ontario College of Art and Design University Master's 20,301 USD
Master in Design Emily Carr University of Art and Design Master's 19,990 USD
Master in Inclusive Design (Online) Online OCAD University Master's 23,514 USD
User Experience (UX) Design Certificate Emily Carr University of Art and Design — —
Bachelor in Game Design Niagara College, Welland Bachelor's 12,586 USD
Bachelor in Industrial Design Ontario College of Art and Design University Bachelor's 20,301 USD
Bachelor in Industrial Design Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 18,080 USD
Bachelor in Design in Fashion Design LaSalle College Vancouver Bachelor's 23,926 USD
Master in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories OCAD University Master's 23,514 USD
Master in Inclusive Design OCAD University Master's 23,514 USD
Bachelor in Industrial Design Humber College Bachelor's 20,105 USD
Master in Interdisciplinary Art, Media and Design OCAD University Master's 23,514 USD
Master in Inclusive Design Ontario College of Art and Design University Master's 20,301 USD
UX Design Online HEC Montreal — —
Kitchen and Bath Design Post-Diploma Certificate Bow Valley College — 14,595 USD
Bachelor in Interaction Design Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor's 18,080 USD
Master in Design for Health Ontario College of Art and Design University Master's 20,301 USD
Bachelor in Material Art & Design OCAD University Bachelor's 22,719 USD
Graphic and Web Design (Career Programs) John Abbott College — 10,422 USD
UX design Online HEC Montreal — —
Diploma in User Experience and Interactive Design with Co-op Canadian College of Technology and Business — 14,102 USD
Master in Scriptwriting and Story Design Toronto Metropolitan University Master's 19,293 USD

Design in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 27 16,759 USD 20,301 USD 24,224 USD
Master's 18 12,688 USD 20,301 USD 23,514 USD

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

Specialisations within design

Design 84 Game Design 12 Art and Design 5

Universities for design in Canada

Study Design in Canada: common questions

How many design programmes are there in Canada?
101 design programmes at 35 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a design degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in design in Canada is 20,301 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 16,759 USD and 24,224 USD per year.
Can I study design in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the design programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (101 of 101).
Are any of these design programmes available online?
26 of the 101 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.

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