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Bachelor of Design, Major in Interdisciplinary Design NSCAD University - Fountain Campus NSCAD University - Fountain Campus, Canada

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CAD 23382

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 102

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

NSCAD University’s Interdisciplinary Design major is a four-year program dedicated to exploring a diverse range of products and services. The curriculum integrates an in-depth understanding of people, technology, and aesthetics to tackle contemporary social and environmental challenges. Supported by a committed faculty and industry professionals, students will develop a comprehensive skill set encompassing design thinking methodologies, visualization tools, user experiences, and production processes. 


Throughout the program, students will engage in the creation of designs spanning graphic posters, logos, books, interactive websites, apps, animations, as well as physical games, packaging, and exhibits. By emphasizing design thinking, students will cultivate the ability to communicate and solve problems across various media and contexts. The curriculum includes specific course pathways for students to explore at a deeper level typography and illustration, digital and physical prototyping, and user interface and experience design (UI/UX). 


Graduates of the BDes program have forged successful careers, spanning large design and creative consultancies with multidisciplinary teams, to smaller, innovative startups where versatility in design is essential. Many of our graduates also choose the path and the flexibility of working as freelance designers and work as UI/UX designers, service designers, graphic designers, interaction designers, product designers, design strategists and illustrators.


The design skillsets developed at NSCAD also opens doors to a diverse range of opportunities in areas such as marketing, branding, strategy, public relations, policy, product development, and innovation management. These skills are applicable across a broad spectrum of industries now looking for designers, including finance, education, health, and government organizations. With a NSCAD design degree, the possibilities for your career are boundless. 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90 - With no score less than - 20

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 English 70%

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23382

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 102

Application Fee
(CAD)

20000 Per year

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

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Scholarships

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university awards about $100,000 annually to students, with more than 90 internal scholarships and bursaries available per academic year. External funding can also top $100,000 per year, with outside scholarships such as the Harrison McCain Scholarships in memory of Marion McCain, the Canada Graduate Awards, and other financial aid options.

 

Entrance awards

When you apply for admission to NSCAD by March 1, you are automatically considered for entrance scholarships and bursaries. The current range of individual entrance awards is $500 to $9,000 and some awards are renewable for up to four years of study.


When you apply for admission to NSCAD by the registration deadline, you are automatically considered for Entrance Scholarships. The current range of individual entrance scholarships is $500 to $6,000 and some awards are renewable for each of four years of study, making our top award approximately $25,000! After each year of study at NSCAD, more scholarships will be available for application by qualified students.

 

Internal awards

NSCAD University offers several internal scholarships and bursaries to current students. Most internally offered scholarships require at least one full time semester of study before qualifying for an application. Applications can be found in the NSCAD Form Portal and are posted throughout the year. Scholarships and bursaries are automatically credited to a student’s tuition and fees account in the following semester. Note: Fall awards are put on accounts in the winter semester and winter awards are applied to accounts in the fall semester.

 

External scholarships

External scholarships and awards are sponsored by organizations from all around the world, and are open to all students, not just those at NSCAD. These funding opportunities are sent to us from various government, corporate, and non-profit sector groups to be shared with the student body. These opportunities will be sent out via NSCAD email as part of the bi-weekly Submissions and Applications email students receive.

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