NSCAD University · Halifax, Canada

We'll get you into NSCAD University on a single application — or refund our service fee

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from 6.5
IELTS — Foundation / Pre-Master's
27
programmes available
up to CA$10,000
scholarships for international students
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Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to CA$10,000

The StudyRoom service is free: the university pays the commission. Click a scholarship to see the conditions.

  • до CAD 5,000
    Oxford International Pathway Scholarship

    Partial scholarship for international students enrolling through the Oxford International art & design pathway at NSCAD University.

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  • CAD 2,000–5,000
    NSCAD International Excellence Award

    Merit award for incoming international undergraduate students demonstrating outstanding creative and academic ability.

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  • CAD 4,000
    NSCAD President's Scholarship

    Top entrance award at NSCAD for exceptional portfolio and academic achievement among international applicants.

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  • CAD 1,000–2,500
    Anna Leonowens Gallery Award

    Annual bursary for current NSCAD students with strong creative practice, judged by portfolio exhibition in the Anna Leonowens Gallery.

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  • CAD 10,000–15,000
    Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship (NSGS)

    Provincial scholarship for graduate students enrolled in Master's programs at Nova Scotia universities, including NSCAD MFA and MDes.

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Base scenario

Programme from CA$15,000 + housing

Tuition, 1 yearCA$15,000 ·
Housing (≈30 weeks)CA$7,000 ·
Visa + insuranceCA$1,200 ·
StudyRoom service0 ₸
Total per year
With scholarship

Same scenario, with a scholarship applied

Tuition + housing + visaCA$23,200 ·
− Typical scholarship−CA$4,000 ·
Total per year

Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.

Programmes

27 programmes across 8 fields

Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7 or who need a bridging year.

Do I qualify?

Admission requirements

Documents and scores

  • School certificate / diploma
    certificate ≈70–80% (B+) guideline
  • IELTS
    from 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT
    from 80
  • Motivation letter
    1 page
  • References
    1–2 from teachers / employer
  • Proof of funds
    ~CA$15,000 held for 28+ days

IELTS below 6.5? That's not a blocker.

Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.

* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.

StudyRoom students

Who has already enrolled through us

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About StudyRoom

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Where to live and study

Housing & campuses (click for details)

Where to live — real prices

Private Residences

Most commonly, students will rent furnished rooms from private owners or share an apartment, flat, or house with other students. Please be aware that NSCAD is n…

Dorms

Living in residence is not like living in an apartment. Quite often you will be living with a roommate who you may not know. While all dorms have different rule…

Residence Life

Living on campus offers more than just a place to stay—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant community and build lasting friendships. Here are so…

Campuses — where lectures take place

Halifax Waterfront, Nova Scotia
Кампус Port

Главный кампус NSCAD на знаменитой Портовой набережной Галифакса. Историческое здание Sackville Street с мастерскими, студиями, галереей Анны Леонуэнс и админис…

Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia
Кампус Granville

Учебные студии и мастерские в историческом квартале Granville Street. Специализированное оборудование для дизайна и медиа-арта, близость к культурным учреждения…

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Кампус Lunenburg

Летний учебный лагерь в живописном городе Lunenburg — объекте Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Программы по изобразительному искусству, ремёслам и морской традиции. …

About the university

NSCAD University

NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design), founded in 1887, is one of Canada's oldest and most respected art and design universities. It is internationally recognized for its rigorous studio-based education and influential role in shaping contemporary art discourse.

NSCAD's programs span fine arts, design, media arts, and art education across multiple disciplines. The university has produced internationally acclaimed artists, designers, and educators, and maintains strong ties with Canada's vibrant Atlantic arts community.

The historic Port Campus on Halifax's waterfront provides studios, workshops, and the Anna Leonowens Gallery — one of Canada's most important contemporary art exhibition spaces. Graduate programs in MFA and MDes attract students from around the world.

Rankings and facts

  • Основан в 1887 году
  • Около 900 студентов — малый размер, внимание к каждому
  • Три кампуса: Port, Granville, Lunenburg
  • Галерея Анны Леонуэнс — ключевое выставочное пространство страны
  • Международная репутация в области концептуального искусства
  • Программы BFA, BDes, MFA, MDes, MA Art Education
  • Партнёр программы Oxford International Pathway
Good to know

Visa, insurance, documents

Студенческая виза

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Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.

Медицинская страховка

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NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.

Перевод документов

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Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.

Финансовое подтверждение

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Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).

Timeline

When to apply to NSCAD University

⏱ Time left until the early-application (discount) deadline: — days. The application takes 3–5 weeks — start today.

September – November

Applications open for the next academic year.

January – March

Deadlines for the main autumn intakes. Tests and interviews if required.

March – June

Conditional offers, confirming grades, applying for a Study Permit.

June – August

Receiving the Study Permit, booking accommodation, flight.

Location

NSCAD University on the map

Halifax, Canada

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