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

Are you thinking of studying Visual Arts, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Visual Arts 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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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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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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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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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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Most popular Visual Arts programmes for international students in Toronto

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

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Visual Effects for Film and Television

Seneca College

The Visual Effects for Film and Television program of Seneca College is a leading provider for training in the dynamic and challenging special effects industry.
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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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MBA - MFA - MA

York University

The Schulich School of Business – together with the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) Graduate Studies at York University – offer a three-year, full-time, MBA - MFA - MA program leading to both a Master of Business Administration and either a Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts degree.  
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Animation - 3D

Centennial College

The Animation - 3D program at Centennial College runs for 16 consecutive months. In that time, it will prepare you to successfully launch a career in digital animation, film, television, broadcast design and games.
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Dance Performance

Centennial College

Centennial College's Dance Performance program, the ultimate stepping stone to becoming a professional dancer, helps you dance your way to a fulfilling career.
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Illustration

OCAD University

In the Illustration program at OCAD University, you will learn how to produce images that complement the written word or stand on their own. You’ll be encouraged to express your individual artistic voice, while examining the world we live in.
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Advertising

OCAD University

The Advertising program from OCAD University is Canada’s top advertising program through a combo of classes in graphic design, branding, creative copywriting and career-building skills. More than half of students get offered jobs before they even graduate at Canada’s only four-year university advertising program.
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Art and Design Fundamentals

Centennial College

The Art and Design Fundamentals program at Centennial College nurtures your artistic talents, and develops your creative, practical and entrepreneurial skills in visual art and design — whatever your level of expertise.
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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 Visual Arts

Visual Arts degrees teach students to manipulate arrangements of colours, shapes or other elements that influence the sense of beauty, especially the representation of beauty in a graphic and plastic environment. Visual Arts degrees offered by top international art schools prepare graduates to follow careers as cartoonists, illustrators, industrial designers, and more.

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