Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 500

Tuition Fee

 CAD 34,680 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Academy of Art University

  CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Beginning in Fall 2024, all incoming international students are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in tuition scholarships in a combination of the below plus, the Housing Scholarship described below. STUDENTS MUST APPLY BY AUGUST 26^th, 2024 to be considered for these scholarships.

All incoming International Freshmen, transfers, and graduates are eligible to apply for a $1,000 housing allowance each semester, upon selection and purchase of a meal plan. In addition, students may be eligible for a combination of the below not to exceed $5,000 a semester.

Academic Scholarships (Merit-based Scholarship):

• Academic Excellence – Incoming international students with a GPA of 3.5 or greater in their High School or Undergraduate degree, will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater to maintain this scholarship.
• Academic Merit – Incoming international students with a GPA between 3.0-3.49 in their High School or Undergraduate degree will receive a $2,500 scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater to maintain this scholarship.

Portfolio Scholarships (Talent-based Scholarship):

• Portfolio submission – Incoming students who submit a portfolio for review of will receive a $1,000 scholarship
• Acclaimed Portfolio – Incoming students who submit a portfolio that is deemed worthy of a course-waiver by the relevant academic department will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

International Needs-based Scholarship:

Student who submits a 500-word essay and/or Tuition Assistance Application may be deemed eligible for a scholarship of between $1,000 - $2,500 based on need.

 To receive any of the above scholarships, all awarded international students must remain in good standing with the university, maintain a full course load (12-credits Fall/Spring) and pay outstanding tuition in full by the Tuition Deadline.

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.