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NSCAD University

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30,192/yr

Avg. tuition

11,007/yr

Living (Bachelors)

11,007/yr

Living (Masters)

12+programs

Courses

About

Founded in 1887, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University is a Canadian institution of higher learning with its main campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 25% of Canada's accredited architecture and design programs are offered at NSCAD University, making it the top university in the country for design education.

What is the Acceptance Rate at NSCAD University?

The NSCAD University has an acceptance rate of 75%.

NSCAD University courses offer a distinctive and unique curriculum for career development in the arts, design, and architecture, with prestigious faculty members and leaders from across the arts and design disciplines. These programs include professional degree programs like BA in Visual Studies, MA in Civil Engineering, and Design Cadre.

Top Reasons to Study in the NSCAD University

NSCAD is the top designing school in Canada with the best accredited courses.
It has entrance awards, internal awards as scholarship options for meticulous students and it also helps with external scholarship range around 500 to 9000 CAD ( 30,000 to 5 Lakh INR), provided annually
Hundred of NSCAD university scholarships and funding programs offered for international students such as Doris Tadel, Rolf Beny, Joseph Armand scholarships.

Admissions

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

75%

Application Fee

CA$70

How to Apply at NSCAD University

Apply online on application portal
Fill the necessary details like name, education history, dob etc
Choose course of interest
Upload all required academic documents
Upload supplementary documents
Fill the application fees

The NSCAD university application fees of is 70 CAD (4285 INR)

Documents Required to Apply to NSCAD University

NSCAD university admission process require following documents for international students

Academic Transcript
Degree Certificates
personal character
English language proficiency
Letter of Recommendation
Financial support proof
Passport Copy
Visa approval
Project works ( if available)

Exams Accepted By NSCAD University

Admission Requirements of NSCAD University for international students. Learn more about the criteria of admissions:

Foundation Program ( Undergraduate portfolio)

10-20 portfolio work with details with additional 10 work such as lists, storyboards, writing, research, scraps, collage, quick sketches.

English Proficiency Requirements

Following are the NSCAD university courses English proficiency requirements to get admission.

English Proficiency Test	Undergraduate	Post Graduate
TOEFL	at least 90 with no test less than 20	at least 94 with no test less than 22
IELTS	at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0	at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.0
CAEL	at least 69 with no band less than 60	at least 69 with no band less than 60

Campus Life

Campus locations
Nova Scotia

Transportation in the city

Bus, Train, Taxis all services are available in the city of Nova Scotia. You can reach the NSCAD campus through nearest airport Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 25 minutes (31 km) drive away from the airport. Time Flight Airport Taxis are available for driving 2.59 CAD (159 INR) per kilometer at the airport or you can use Halifax Transit Bus stop to the nearest stop to reach NSCAD campus.

Services offered by the university

NSCAD Campus has an academic department for art,craft, media and animation.
They have all amenities like editing studio, design studio, visual studio, film studio, sound rooms as well as architecture studio.

Student life at NSCAD University

NSCAD university has three campuses around the city: The foundation campus, the port campus and the academy campus.

NSCAD also provides disability services, counseling and psychological services as well as peer support programs to create a safe environment for students.
NSCAD University city Halifax Halifax is home to a wide variety of eateries and attractions, dive bars.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, as well as live music venues,theaters, studios, independent stores,and Shopping spaces are around walking distance for students to explore.

On campus accomodation at NSCAD University

On-campus housing is not available at NSCAD University campus.

Nscad University has tied up with Saint Mary's University, University of King's College, Granville Hall, and Atlantic School of Theology housing facilities to provide accommodation for its students.

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

The university faculty includes about 81 staff members (42 full-time, 39 part-time). The NSCAD university’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. The male-to-female ratio of the university is 70:30.

Career Opportunities

Internship opportunities at NSCAD University

Exciting and comprehensive career assistance is provided through the NSAD University Career Centre. There are the following options open for students seeking internships: student employment, internship programs, and part-time internships. The Career Centre also helps students to find internships through campus job sites such as NSCAD Job Bank and NSCAD job junction.

Placement of NSCAD University

With 95% of graduates finding full-time work within six months of graduation, NSCAD University graduates have a high rate of job placement. THE average salary earned by NSCAD graduate is 119,169 CAD (7,353,000 INR)