Emily Carr University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Some USPs of the university are the following:

1. There are globally recognized alumni and faculty and thought leaders in various fields for teaching and mentoring students.

2. Two core areas and four faculties along with 11 undergraduate and two graduate degrees and a jointly-provided Master of Digital Media course.

3. There are certificates, programs, and creative study classes throughout the year.

4. Research-intensive curriculum along with interdisciplinary faculty members and staff members alike.

5. The institution offers various facilities, including a bookstore, public galleries, and the vast design, art, and media library.

6. The institution has its purpose-built visual arts, design, and media education, and research centre, the first such establishment in Canada, covering a whopping 26,600 square metres and designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects.

The Emily Carr University acceptance rate is 66%. The university emphasizes career development for students. It has an online platform named Artswork which helps students with the career resources they require along with new opportunities and connections to various industries and employers alike. Students may find several opportunities here, including co-ops, part-time or full-time employment, exhibition opportunities, volunteering, and more. 

The list of famous alumni includes the following names:

1. Douglas Coupland, Screenwriter and Novelist.

2. Stan Douglas, Photographer and Artist.

3. Ian Tyson, Record Producer and Arranger.

4. Neko Case, Songwriter and Guitarist.

5. Terence Koh, Artist.

6. Roy Arden, Photographer and Artist.

7. Brian Jungen, Artist.

8. Steven Shearer, Photographer.

Address

 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E1, Canada. 

Public/Private status

 Emily Carr University is a public institution. 

Emily Carr University Ranking 

In 2020, Emily Carr was ranked amongst the top-50 global universities for art and design as per the latest annual report by Quacquarelli Symonds. Emily Carr University was the sole post-secondary school from Canada to feature in the top-50 list. 

In 2022 QS Subject Rankings, the university occupied the 30th position for Arts & Design.

Top Offered Courses

Some of the popular courses include the following:

1. Ceramics

2. Art History

3. 2D Animation

4. Animation

5. 3D Animation

6. Communication Design

7. Computer Graphics

8. Community Projects

The Emily Carr University fees are $18,299 per year for international students or roughly INR 13.72 lakh at the undergraduate level. For Master’s courses, fees range between $7,067.64 (INR 5.30 lakh) and $8,458.52 (INR 6.34 lakh) for 12 credits. There are Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design courses on offer. 

Required Exams 

Some examinations are included in the Emily Carr University requirements for admission. They include the following for undergraduate courses:

1. TOEFL- Minimum 84 out of 120 points.

2. IELTS- Minimum 6.5 with per-band scores of at least 6.0.

3. CAE- Minimum 176.

4. PTE- Minimum 56.

5. CAEL- Minimum 70.

6. MELAB- Minimum 81.

7. CPE- Minimum 176.

8. Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum 110.

The scores are the following for postgraduate courses and are a part of the Emily Carr University admissions requirements:

1. CAE- Minimum 185.

2. CPE- Minimum 185.

3. CAEL- Minimum level of 80.

4. IELTS- Minimum 7.0.

5. DET- Minimum 115.

6. TOEFL iBT- Minimum 90 out of 120 points.

7. PTE- Minimum 66.

8. MELAB- Minimum 81.

Admission Requirements

Here are the admission requirements for undergraduate courses:

1. Students should create their portfolios and submit them via SlideRoom. It should contain written responses, process projects, and 10 examples of creative practice.

2. You should complete Grade 12 in secondary school with five subjects including English (minimum C grade), two grade 12 academic courses, and two elective courses in grade 12.

3. The minimum GPA is 2.5 or C+ or at least 67%.

4. You should submit official academic and educational transcripts.

5. Scores in English language proficiency tests.

Here are the requirements for admissions to graduate programs:

1. You should have a bachelor’s degree in disciplines like media arts, fine arts, design, architecture, or any other relevant degree as per course requirement.

2. 3-year bachelor’s degree holders may apply if it is equivalent to the Canadian degree of four years.

3. The minimum GPA should be 3.0 or B and more.

4. Those in the final years of bachelor’s courses may also apply.

5. English language proficiency proof.

There are flexible admission provisions for students as well

Available scholarships at Emily Carr University

1. Entrance Scholarships 

Aim to ensure funding for meritorious and creatively talented applicants. These are available automatically for eligible applicants.

2. Emergency Bursary

Funds are also available for part-time and full-time international and out-of-province students which do not have to be repaid and depend on their circumstances. 

About Placements

There is a dedicated Career Development and Work Integrated Learning Office. Students can gain more experience with international, local, and national creative industry employers and more. They can get solutions like strategy sessions, career advice, drop-in and individual advice sessions, co-ops, partnerships and internships, and enjoying tailored solutions at the Artswork portal. There are several weekly events for career development while co-op options are available for undergraduate students. 

The Career + Professional Development office helps students connect with leading employers in need of creative talent, while Artswork offers a one-stop solution for opportunities, events, career resources, co-ops, exhibition submissions, volunteering, part-time opportunities, full-time jobs and collaborations. Employers can readily post job opportunities here, while alumni and student CVs are visible to them along with work samples.

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