Institution

NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design)

Halifax, Nova Scotia · Canada · Public institution

Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.

International student tuition

Fall 2026 international undergraduate tuition: CAD 12,402.99 for a 15-credit semester. The published total with the listed mandatory fees is CAD 13,814.91 for that semester.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no component below 6.0. Consult the official requirements for accepted alternatives and validity.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Undergraduate programs

Undergraduate programs in the official catalogue include:

Interdisciplinary Design (BDes)
Art History (BA)
Drawing (BFA)
Ceramics (BFA)
Expanded Media (BFA)
Film (BFA)
Interdisciplinary Arts (BFA)
Jewellery and Metalsmithing (BFA)
Painting (BFA)
Printmaking (BFA)
Photography (BFA)
Sculpture (BFA)
Textiles and Fashion (BFA)

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Provincial average tuition

Nova Scotia · 2026/2027 · CAD

Canadian graduate: $11,245.00
Canadian undergraduate: $10,029.00
International graduate: $26,230.00
International undergraduate: $31,057.00

Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.

Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Campuses and programs

Province: Nova Scotia
City: Halifax
Campus: Halifax
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.

Sources and dates

DLI listImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOpen official sourceUpdated Oct 5, 2026Checked Oct 15, 2026

Member universityUniversities CanadaMember listPublished Jun 27, 2024Updated Oct 15, 2025Checked Oct 15, 2026

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