Study abroad in Toronto, Canada: Most popular universities for Design.

Are you thinking of studying Design, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Design in Toronto, Canada. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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OCAD University

OCAD University is Canada’s oldest and largest university for art, design and media located in downtown Toronto. As a student here, you benefit from hands-on studio learning. You have access to state-of-the-art shops and production facilities for both traditional and digital creation. You also take rich courses in humanities, business and science. 
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Humber College

Combining theoretical learning and hands-on experience with applied research and extensive industry connections, Humber College is the largest polytechnic in Canada.
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Toronto Film School

Toronto Film School offers on-campus diploma programs, designed to fast track you for a career in entertainment, fashion, design, or video games. In an inspiring and high-energy environment, you’ll be mentored by practicing industry professionals and collaborate with peers across creative programs.
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Centennial College

Over the past 50 years, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea and Brazil.
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York University

The School of Continuing Studies offers career-relevant certificates, degree-preparation courses, English as a Second Language and English for Academic Purposes, and facilitates degree completion pathways, which prepare students for the next stage in their academic and/or professional careers.
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University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.
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Most popular Design programmes for international students in Toronto

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Design degree in Toronto.

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Criticism and Curatorial Practice

OCAD University

The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism and Curatorial Practice program from OCAD University offers graduate students an exceptional opportunity to explore and experiment with contemporary art, media and design through engagement with history, theory and criticism within curatorial practice.
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Design & Manufacturing

University of Toronto

The Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute (ADMI) is the administrative home for the joint program in Design and Manufacturing offered at the master’s level. The program is offered through the joint efforts of four Ontario universities: University of Toronto, McMaster University, Queen’s University, and Western University. The joint nature of the program ensures that the very best expertise available at each of the participating schools is integrated into the program’s course offerings.
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Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design

OCAD University

The Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design from University draws experienced artists and designers from around the world, encouraging them to investigate and produce works that combine art, design and interdisciplinary academic study to create new forms of visual and social research and creative production.
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Digital Futures

OCAD University

In this Digital Futures program from OCAD University, you’ll create the technologies that shape the way we live, work, and play. You’ll develop games, wearable technology, mobile apps, VR, interactive installations, and augmented reality. You will learn how these new technologies can solve problems, deal with contemporary issues, and create future possibilities.
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Interior Design

Humber College

Humber College’s Bachelor of Interior Design degree program balances creativity with sensitive, pragmatic design thinking. Graduates problem-solve, investigate and explore design environments where people thrive.
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Art Foundation

Humber College

Humber College’s Art Foundation certificate program offers you the opportunity to investigate different areas of artistic media and develop portfolios for entry into further study.
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Strategic Foresight and Innovation

OCAD University

The Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University is creating a new kind of designer: A strategist who sees the world from a human perspective and re-thinks what is possible; An innovator who can imagine, plan and develop a better world.
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Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design (Fast-Track)

Centennial College

The Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design (Fast-Track) program at Centennial College is geared towards qualified college or university graduates who gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of this two-year program and receive their technician diploma in one year (two semesters).
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Design

Design degrees prepare students to be able to create products that fulfil functional, as well as aesthetical, purposes, while also considering the economic and social aspects. Design degree studies offered by top design schools prepare professionals for careers in Multimedia, Advertising, Technology, but also Fashion Design or Interior Design.

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