OCAD University’s Virtual Graduate Open House 2026

Considering graduate school? Discover OCAD U’s Master of Design and Master of Fine Arts programs

October 26 – 30, 2026
Online
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Join OCAD University’s Graduate Open House and discover how Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university can help you advance your creative practice, research, and career.

Throughout the week, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our MFA and MDes programs, connect with faculty, program directors, and current graduate students, and learn more about the unique opportunities available through the School of Graduate Studies at OCAD U.

During the event, you can:

Discover our graduate programs and learn about student life at OCAD U
Connect directly with faculty, program directors, and current graduate students
Explore funding opportunities, financial aid, employment and scholarship options
Learn how to build a strong and competitive graduate application
Attend program-specific information sessions and Q&As

Schedule and Programming:

Dean’s Welcome: Introduction to the School of Graduate Studies
Monday, October 26, 1:00pm ET
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Hear from Dr. Ashok Mathu, Dean of Graduate Studies, as he welcomes you to the School of Graduate Studies.

Program-Specific Information Sessions
Tuesday, October 27 – Friday, October 30
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Explore your programs of interest, meet the program director and faculty, and learn how to craft a strong application.

Strategic Foresight and Innovation (MDes)
Digital Futures (MDES, MFA)
Criticism & Curatorial Practice (MFA)
Design for Health (MDes)
Inclusive Design (MDes)
Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design (MDES, MFA)

Funding Your Graduate Studies: Scholarships, Financial Aid & Employment
Tuesday, October 27, 11:00am ET
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Learn about employment, funding opportunities and financial aid for graduate students, including bursary programs, OSAP, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS-M).

Graduate International Student Support and Financial Aid
Friday, October 30, 10:00am ET
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Join the International Student Support and Financial Aid offices to learn about financial aid and support for international students interested in graduate studies.

About OCAD University

OCAD University is Canada’s oldest, largest and leading art and design university, located in downtown Toronto since 1876.

Questions? Get in touch with us.
Admissions & Recruitment
admissions@ocadu.ca

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