Considering a master's degree? Discover what’s possible at OCAD U.

Join our Graduate Open House and the Art + Design Graduate School Fair to discover how our programs can help you shape the future of art and design.
  • Discover each graduate program, our dynamic community, and what student life is like at OCAD U.
  • Connect directly with faculty and current graduate students who will share their insights and experiences.
  • Explore funding opportunities and resources that support your education.
  • Learn how to craft a strong application that reflects your vision and potential.

2025 Graduate Open House Schedule

Art & Design Graduate School Fair

October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Meet with representatives from the best art and design graduate programs in North America and Europe
Register here

Past Session Recordings: Graduate Application Guidance

Check out our past open house recordings for support on building a strong graduate application
Positioning Yourself for a Strong Application (2023)
Link to Positioning Yourself for a Strong Application (2023)
Graduate Financial Aid and International Student Support (2023)
Link to Graduate Financial Aid and International Student Support (2023)
Writing a Strong Graduate Application (2022)
Link to Writing a Strong Graduate Application (2022)
Portfolio and Samples of Work Guidance Info Session (2022)
Link to Portfolio and Samples of Work Guidance Info Session (2022)
October 20 to 24, 2025 Online
See schedule and register here  

Questions?

Connect with our Graduate admissions team to learn more!
Three grad students chatting by streetlight.
Connect one-on-one!
We're here to help you gain insight into our programs and answer your questions to support your application journey.
Link to Connect one-on-one!
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Graduate Admissions Events
Explore our info sessions and event recordings to hear from staff and students about our grad programs, international admissions, student life, career pathways, and more!
Link to Graduate Admissions Events
“Yiyi Shao (MDes, 2019), “RABBOT - Exploring Shared Awareness in Virtual Reality”. Digital Future’s Graduate Exhibition 2019: “What the Futures”. Photo by Chris Luginbuhl and Kristy Boyce.
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