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BFA or BDes Digital Futures at OCAD University

OCAD University, Canada

Programme overview

Students create technologies including games, wearable technology, mobile apps, VR/AR and interactive installations, combining core digital skills with art and design. Work with industry and community partners through real-world testing and internships. The four-year program leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Design.

Faculty: Faculty of Design  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First-year electives include coding, physical computing and game design; second and third years are organized around Atelier courses in hands-on studio and research lab spaces; fourth year is a two-semester thesis project plus entrepreneurship and leadership in the digital economy.

Career pathways

Graduates work in game design and development, UI/UX, VR/AR development, creative technology, data visualization and interaction design.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario high school applicants: minimum overall average of 70%. Also required: portfolio, statement of intent and official transcripts.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry (September) for all programs; Winter entry (January, Winter 2028 intake) is available only to applicants other than current Ontario high school students.

Fall 2027 entry: applications open September 2026 through OUAC; recommended deadline 15 January 2027 for current Ontario high school students; 1 February 2027 for all other applicants; portfolio submission deadline 10 February 2027 (portfolio via SlideRoom). Winter 2028 entry (non-Ontario-high-school applicants only): application deadline 1 May 2027, portfolio deadline 10 May 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ocadu.ca/apply

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