Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD)

• Foundation: 2008
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Age: from 17 years old
• Accommodation: apartments
• Language of instruction: English.

In 1925, the Art School opened in Vancouver, which in 1980 was named Emily Carr. Emily Carr is a famous Canadian artist of the beginning of the 20th century, famous for developing an Indian theme and depicting Canadian nature. In 2008, the school received university status.

At the University of Arts and Design. Emily Carr is a narrow specialization, therefore the institution is not large, but has a great influence on the public in its province. From the very beginning and from the time of the School of Arts, the educational institution was engaged not only in teaching students in the field of fine arts, but also in the popularization of art, and supported local artists.

• 2000 students
• 300 teachers
• 245 international students from 49 countries.

The main areas of study:

• Contemporary art
• Animation
• Media, social networks
• Design.

At the University of Arts and Design. Emily Carr does not have her dormitories - students, including foreign students, rent apartments in the city. The university helps to find an apartment, to unite students in groups so that you can rent apartments cheaper. In addition, the university provides its website for apartment owners who want to rent them to students. Housing costs from $ CAD 700, food - from $ CAD 300 per month.

In 1980, the future university moved from downtown Vancouver to the Grenville Island shopping and entertainment district. The area is distinguished not only by a large number of entertainment centers, but also by the presence of art galleries. The Emily Carr Theater Gallery often hosts students from the University of Art and Design.

• The combination of theory and practice in the learning process
• Creative atmosphere at the university
• Famous artists, creative personalities among university teachers
• High assessment of the quality of teaching among colleagues around the world: bachelors with ECUAD diplomas are readily accepted to master's programs at all creative universities
• Availability of modern laboratories and training facilities
• Curriculum flexibility
• The ability to develop individuality, the value of your own vision of the creative process
• High enrollment rate of applicants (about 60%)
• 75 partner schools around the world with which student exchange agreements have been concluded for internships and special courses
• Low tuition fees for Canada
• The existence of a fund to support young entrepreneurs.

The educational building is equipped with specialized classrooms and modern laboratories for computer design, printing, and working with computer programs. The university library stores a large number of books on the history and theory of art, has modern resources for the profile of the institution.

Students are provided with facilities for gathering and communication, creative studios, galleries, shops.

• Registration fee - from $ CAD 12
• Student fee (one-time) - $ CAD 360
• Books and Materials - $ CAD 3500
• Health Insurance - $ CAD 265.

The university provides various types of financial support not only to students, but also to graduates. In addition, ECUAD students are eligible to receive external Canadian and international scholarships. A limited number of scholarships, which cover almost completely the tuition fees, are expected by students with high academic and creative potential in the first year of study (introductory scholarships). For students of other courses, the scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis after accruing cumulative points for the semester.

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision