OCAD University recognizes the benefits of a strong international reputation and of global partnerships and networks that enrich our students’ learning journeys and extend the impact of our students’ and faculty members’ research and practice.

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students and International is actively working to support expanded international opportunities for our community. We have been building our world-wide networks in order to provide new pathways for students, staff and faculty. 

Currently, as stated in our Academic Plan, our top priority is to increase student participation in international mobility by addressing barriers to exchange and building more accessible short-term opportunities through courses, field trips, bursaries, workshops and in-course international collaborations, including virtual/online collaboration.

Our approach:

• Fostering global citizenship through international opportunities: The study and practice of art and design demand that students develop the skills to examine and analyze through different perspectives shaped by -- for example -- culture, faith, language, experience and place. OCAD University has expanded the range of opportunities for students to challenge their own thinking by adding to our expansive list of student-exchange partners; bolstering our program in Florence, Italy; developing study-abroad courses, internships; and expanding our innovative model of course-based online international collaborations.
• Working in partnership with Toronto’s diverse cultural communities: As a creative city-builder, OCAD University plays a leadership role in many events and capacity-building initiatives critical to the vitality of Toronto’s cultural communities. Through hosting international and local artists and designers, OCAD University engages the public and amplifies the voice of the city’s remarkably diverse cultural communities.

Learn more about our recent international collaborations and projects.

 OCAD U International

International Student Support Office

For information on adjusting to life in Canada, study permits, work permits, visas and UHIP health insurance contact:

International Programs & Collaboration Office

For questions regarding international agreements or international programming (COIL, IORE) contact: