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Founded in 1887,  the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University is a Canadian institution of higher learning with its main campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 25% of Canada's accredited architecture and design programs are offered at NSCAD University, making it the top university in the country for design education.

NSCAD University courses offer a distinctive and unique curriculum for career development in the arts, design, and architecture, with prestigious faculty members and leaders from across the arts and design disciplines. These programs include professional degree programs like BA in Visual Studies, MA in Civil Engineering, and Design Cadre.

Top Reasons to Study in the NSCAD University

  • NSCAD is the top designing school in Canada with the best accredited courses.
  • It has entrance awards, internal awards as scholarship options for meticulous students and it also helps with external scholarship range around 500 to 9000 CAD ( 30,000 to 5 Lakh INR), provided annually
  • Hundred of NSCAD university scholarships and funding programs offered for international students such as Doris Tadel, Rolf Beny, Joseph Armand scholarships.

Cost of Studying at NSCAD University

Average tuition fee

Economical

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

CA$11,007

Average living expenses (Masters)

CA$11,007

Admissions at The NSCAD University

Application Fee

CA$70


How to Apply at NSCAD University

  • Apply online on application portal
  • Fill the necessary details like name, education history, dob etc
  • Choose course of interest
  • Upload all required academic documents
  • Upload supplementary documents
  • Fill the application fees

The NSCAD university application fees of is 70 CAD (4285 INR)


Documents Required to Apply to NSCAD University

NSCAD university admission process require following documents for international students

  • Academic Transcript
  • Degree Certificates
  •  personal character
  • English language proficiency
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Financial support proof
  • Passport Copy
  • Visa approval
  • Project works ( if available)

Exams Accepted By the University

Admission Requirements of NSCAD University for international students. Learn more about the criteria of admissions:

Foundation Program ( Undergraduate portfolio)

10-20 portfolio work with details with additional 10 work such as lists, storyboards, writing, research, scraps, collage, quick sketches.

English Proficiency Requirements

Following are the NSCAD university courses English proficiency requirements to get admission.

English Proficiency Test

Undergraduate

Post Graduate

TOEFL

at least 90 with no test less than 20

at least 94 with no test less than 22

IELTS

at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.0

CAEL

at least 69 with no band less than 60

at least 69 with no band less than 60 


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Courses

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Application deadline

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Degree

Masters

Duration

24 Months

Tuition fee

$20,400/yr

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Application deadline

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Degree

Masters

Duration

24 Months

Tuition fee

$19,740/yr

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Application deadline

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Degree

Bachelors

Duration

48 Months

Tuition fee

$20,220/yr

Campus

Campus locations
Nova Scotia


Transportation in the city

Bus, Train, Taxis all services are available in the city of Nova Scotia. You can reach the NSCAD campus through nearest airport Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 25 minutes (31 km) drive away from the airport. Time Flight Airport Taxis are available for driving 2.59 CAD (159 INR) per kilometer at the airport or you can use Halifax Transit Bus stop to the nearest stop to reach NSCAD campus.


Services offered by the university

  • NSCAD Campus has an academic department for art,craft, media and animation.
  • They have all amenities like editing studio, design studio, visual studio, film studio, sound rooms  as well as architecture studio.

Student life

NSCAD university has three campuses around the city: The foundation campus, the port campus and the academy campus.

  • NSCAD also provides disability services, counseling and psychological services as well as peer support programs to create a safe environment for students. 
  • NSCAD University city Halifax Halifax is home to a wide variety of eateries and attractions,  dive bars.
  • The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, as well as live music venues,theaters, studios,  independent stores,and Shopping spaces are around walking distance for students to explore.

On campus accomodation

On-campus housing is not available at NSCAD University campus. 

Nscad University has tied up with Saint Mary's University, University of King's College, Granville Hall, and Atlantic School of Theology housing facilities to provide accommodation for its students.


Faculty

University Faculty Stats

The university faculty includes about 81 staff members (42 full-time, 39 part-time). The NSCAD university’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. The male-to-female ratio of the university is 70:30.

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

The Office of Research at NSCAD offers outstanding students the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research by working as research assistants at universities. During coursework, students work on ongoing projects and receive faculty mentoring. Furthermore, universities offer students the opportunity to get assistance with research proposals and obtain external grant funding for their research projects.


Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

Exciting and comprehensive career assistance is provided through the NSAD University Career Centre. There are the following options open for students seeking internships: student employment, internship programs, and part-time internships. The Career Centre also helps students to find internships through campus job sites such as NSCAD Job Bank and NSCAD job junction.


Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

With 95% of graduates finding full-time work within six months of graduation, NSCAD University graduates have a high rate of job placement. THE average salary earned by NSCAD graduate is 119,169 CAD (7,353,000 INR)

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