Master of Design in Canada at NSCAD Canada




University NSCAD University (NSCAD Canada)
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Coursework
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 5,100
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Detailed Information of Master of Design in Canada at NSCAD University

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Design in Canada

Applicants to the Master of Design Program should possess a Bachelor of Design Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent qualifications from a four year university or college program; ability as an artist, crafts person or designer; an interest in the role of design in society; the economy; design history and theory; teaching and research at a postsecondary level; and academic competency.

Applicants to the MDES Program will generally be expected to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate art history and critical studies and liberal arts and science requirements and to have maintained an overall “B” average in relevant academic course work. Applicants from other disciplines are welcome; however, they may be admitted on the condition that they successfully complete specific qualifying courses at the undergraduate level. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned in all courses. The selection of qualifying courses is at the discretion of the MDES Admissions Committee and may include both studio and historical and critical studies courses. This study will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense and does not guarantee admission to the MDES Program.Other Documents required:
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letter of Recommendation
  • Portfolio or List of Works

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Design

Applicants to the Master of Design Program should possess a Bachelor of Design Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent qualifications from a four year university or college program; ability as an artist, crafts person or designer; an interest in the role of design in society; the economy; design history and theory; teaching and research at a postsecondary level; and academic competency.

Applicants to the MDES Program will generally be expected to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate art history and critical studies and liberal arts and science requirements and to have maintained an overall “B” average in relevant academic course work. Applicants from other disciplines are welcome; however, they may be admitted on the condition that they successfully complete specific qualifying courses at the undergraduate level. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned in all courses. The selection of qualifying courses is at the discretion of the MDES Admissions Committee and may include both studio and historical and critical studies courses. This study will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense and does not guarantee admission to the MDES Program.Other Documents required:
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letter of Recommendation
  • Portfolio or List of Works

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Design to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Design in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the Master of Design are:


CA$13,000.00
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Firstly, each student is awarded a $3000 MFA Fellowship ($750 paid each semester for the …

CA$2,500.00
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In addition to the fellowship, each Master of Fine Arts student is awarded a $2,500 teaching a…

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Design in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$70.00
Tuition Fees CA$13,418.00 /year
Living Cost CA$8,400.00/year
(CA$700.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,152.00/year
You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Design in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$70.00
Tuition Fees CA$6,348.00 /year
Living Cost CA$8,400.00/year
(CA$700.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,152.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour.
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