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Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECU)

British Columbia, Canada
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About

Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is a leading public university in Vancouver, British Columbia, dedicated exclusively to art, media, and design education. Founded in 1925, ECU has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution that merges studio practice, research, and critical theory in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing studies programs, serving over 2,100 students.

Acronym ECU
Motto / Slogan Eye, Mind, and Hand
Colour Pink, lime, and turquoise
Founded 1925
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Address 520 1st Ave E. Vancouver, B.C. V5T 0H2 Canada

Mission

ECU inspires and prepares the next generation of artists, designers, and creative thinkers to make meaningful change in the world through innovative, practice-based art and design education.

Vision

A better world through art + design.

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Objectives

  • Deliver high-quality, accessible education.
  • Advance research and innovation addressing regional and global challenges.
  • Foster community engagement and public service.
  • Promote inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability within the university community.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Faculty of Culture + Community
  • Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media
  • Audain Faculty of Art
  • Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies 

Reasons to Study at Emily Carr University of Art and Design

  1. Top-ranked institution

    For five consecutive years, Emily Carr has been ranked the top university in Canada for art and design by the QS World University Rankings, placing it among the world's elite art schools.


     

  2. Career-ready graduates

    The university's mission is to prepare students to be "creative thinkers and creative problem solvers" who can make "meaningful change in the world".


     

  3. Inspiring location

    The university's proximity to the Northshore Mountains and the natural environment of British Columbia influences the community's perspective on design and their work.

  4. Emphasis on real-world skills

    The curriculum focuses on practice-based education, with an emphasis on presenting, defending, and iterating on ideas through group projects and constant critique to simulate professional environments.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CAD 6,028
International Students CAD 28,633

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CAD 19,952 - CAD 20,468
International Students CAD 28,027 - CAD 32,329

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Check the Admission Requirements page for detailed information on the Academic and English language requirements.

Supporting Documents

  • School transcripts
  • English proficiency test
  • Portfolio documents

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Check the Academic requirements page and the English requirements page for a detailed information on the admission requirements.

Supporting Documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency test
  • For course-specific documents, check the course page.

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are made online via the Application Portal EducationPlannerBC. 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 604-844-3864

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Campus Tour

Facilities

  • ✓Classrooms
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Laboratory
  • ✓Research Center
  • ✓ICT
  • ✓Cafeteria
  • Library: Emily Carr University of Art and Design has a Library + Archives that provides resources like borrowing, databases, and interlibrary loans. It is open to students, faculty, and alumni, and supports independent and collaborative creativity through its collections and services. 
  • Laboratory: Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECU) has several specialized labs, including a Basically Good Media Lab (BGML), a Health Design Lab, a DESIS Lab, and a Material Matters research area focused on 3D printing. These labs support research and student projects across various disciplines, from animation and interactive media to social design and health challenges.
  • Cafeteria: The Caf is an all-inclusive, laid-back spot, offering a selection of bowls, burgers, burritos, and more. Serving the general public in addition to students, faculty and staff, they have a patio with views of the North Shore mountains.

School Contact

Address

520 1st Ave E. Vancouver, B.C. V5T 0H2 Canada

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

1-604-844-3800

Website Address

https://www.ecuad.ca/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

  • Member of Universities Canada
  • Member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) 

Vice Chancellor

Dr. Trish Kelly

Dr. Trish Kelly was appointed VP Academic + Provost at ECU in 2019. Prior to that, she held a series of administrative roles, including Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the university. Kelly holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, an MA from Tufts University, and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Before coming to ECU, she was an Associate Professor at DePaul Universit... read more
y in Chicago.


 

Academic Staff

  • Ingrid Koenig

    Associate Professor Ingrid visual artist, educator, and interdisciplinary researcher whose work connect intuitive responses to scientific notions and geographic spaces. Her practice traverses fields of physics, social hi... read more
    story, and feminist theory. Koenig is an Associate Professor at Emily Carr and has been the recipient of grants from Canada Council for the Arts, Goethe Institute, and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council. She has exhibited work in public galleries across Canada, Europe, New Zealand.


     

  • Gwenessa Lam

    Associate Professor Gwenessa Lam is a visual artist and educator. She received her BFA from the University of British Columbia and MFA from New York University. Lam has taught at New York University, the University of Br... read more
    itish Columbia, the Alberta University of the Arts, and is currently Associate Professor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
     

  • Henry Tsang

    Associate Professor Tsang was born October 8, 1964 and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1968. He lives in Vancouver, where he teaches art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Tsang's work is included in the... read more
    Vancouver Public Library's Art Bank collection and in the Canada Council Art Bank.
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History

Formerly established by the British Columbia Art League as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts in 1925, the school was renamed the Vancouver School of Art in 1933. In 1978, the school was designated a provincial institute and incorporated as the Emily Carr College of Art and Design before moving to Granville Island in 1980. In 1995, a second building was opened on the Granville Island campus, at which time the college's name changed to the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (ECIAD). Around the same year, the institute was granted authority to offer its own undergraduate and honorary doctoral degrees. On April 28, 2008, the provincial government announced that it would ame... read more
nd the University Act at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and recognize ECIAD as a full university, which was formally named the Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

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