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BDes Design at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

Dive into the world of design at York, where you’ll turn complex ideas into powerful, real-world experiences. Learn in small, collaborative classes with access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies, including our dedicated fabrication lab and 24/7 studio spaces. Customize your learning through flexible course options and gain valuable industry experience through placements with leading companies across Canada and around the world.

Faculty: School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Careers include ui/ux designer, graphic designer, usability researcher, information design specialist, product designer, creative director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario high school applicants: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U And five additional 4U or M courses A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%. Requirements for other curricula are listed on the programme page.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,179 a year (2026). Domestic (Ontario) rate. Tuition only for the York Bachelor of Design, fixed per academic year, for students entering York on September 9, 2026 or later (Fall/Winter 2026-2027); excludes supplementary fees ($1,333.50 per year) and health plans. Source

International applicants: CAD 40,573 a year (2026). International rate. Tuition only for the York Bachelor of Design, fixed per academic year, for students entering York on September 9, 2026 or later (Fall/Winter 2026-2027); excludes supplementary fees ($1,333.50 per year) and health plans. Source

Undergraduate classes begin in Winter (January), Summer (May) and Fall (September); Fall 2027 (September) is the main intake with the January 2027 and May 2027 starts also listed.

Application deadlines for most programmes: Winter 2027 (January) entry November 18, 2026; Summer 2027 (May) entry April 1, 2027; Fall 2027 (September) entry January 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students and March 24, 2027 for out-of-province high school, international and university/college transfer and mature applicants. Applications are accepted until each programme is full.

Exceptions: Direct Entry Nursing and Nursing Second Entry apply by February 1; Nursing Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses by June 1; Schulich BBA and Social Work (BSW) accept no applications after January 15. Supplementary application deadlines for Fall 2027: Schulich BBA February 1, 2027; Creative Writing February 5, 2027; AMPD BFA/BDes programmes February 5, 2027; Concurrent Education March 19, 2027; Glendon International Studies & Business Administration March 31, 2027; Social Work February 16, 2027.

Applications are made through OUAC, or through the York University application for mature, international and transfer applicants, visiting students and certificate applicants; the York University application fee is $140 (non-refundable, Visa, Visa Debit or MasterCard). AMPD BFA/BDes programmes require a $20 supplementary application fee within the OUAC application.

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