NSCAD University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5042 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1414 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 79 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 8 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| # 5 of 5 | In Halifax |
| # 1028 of 979 | For Photography |
| Top 1-3 | For 2 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
820
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer session, May to August |
| Enrollment | 820 |
We've calculated the 78% acceptance rate for NSCAD University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at NSCAD University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
NSCAD University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up NSCAD University.
Department/Division : Craft
Ceramic Art
Fine Arts
Handicrafts
Jewellery Art
Textile Design
Department/Division : Design
Design
Department/Division : Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Painting and Drawing
Printing and Printmaking
Sculpture
Department/Division : Foundation Studies
Computer Science
Design
Film
Metal Techniques
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printing and Printmaking
Video
Visual Arts
Wood Technology
Department/Division : Historical and Critical Studies
Art History
Department/Division : Media Arts
Film
Fine Arts
Media Studies
Photography
Video
Visual Arts
School : Extended Studies
Art Management
Ceramic Art
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Design
Fashion Design
Fine Arts
Glass Art
Graphic Arts
Jewellery Art
Painting and Drawing
Paper Technology
Photography
Printing and Printmaking
Sculpture
Textile Design
School : Graduate Studies
Ceramic Art
Design
Film
Fine Arts
Handicrafts
Jewellery Art
Painting and Drawing
Performing Arts
Photography
Printing and Printmaking
Sculpture
Textile Design
Video
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by NSCAD University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Design
Fine Arts
Research profile
NSCAD University has published 155 scientific papers with 445 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, History, Art & Design, Law, Geography and Cartography, Philosophy, and Archaeology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
129
/ 364
|
|---|---|
| Sociology |
89
/ 202
|
| Political Science |
87
/ 304
|
| Environmental Science |
86
/ 246
|
| History |
84
/ 119
|
| Art & Design |
81
/ 143
|
| Law |
81
/ 206
|
| Geography and Cartography |
73
/ 214
|
| Philosophy |
66
/ 184
|
| Archaeology |
59
/ 99
|
| Fashion Design |
50
/ 54
|
| Computer Science |
49
/ 140
|
| Engineering |
46
/ 187
|
| Art History |
41
/ 30
|
| Business |
39
/ 215
|
| Aesthetics |
38
/ 79
|
| Physics |
38
/ 168
|
| Biology |
37
/ 104
|
| Ecology |
34
/ 140
|
| Literature |
31
/ 22
|
| Geology |
31
/ 106
|
| Economics |
30
/ 261
|
| Psychology |
29
/ 106
|
| Linguistics |
29
/ 83
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
23
/ 123
|
| Chemistry |
22
/ 60
|
| Oceanography |
21
/ 78
|
| Medicine |
20
/ 100
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
19
/ 37
|
| Anthropology |
16
/ 106
|
| Finance |
15
/ 156
|
| Management |
15
/ 11
|
| Media Studies |
15
/ 20
|
| Mathematics |
14
/ 64
|
| Genetics |
14
/ 30
|
| Development Studies |
13
/ 92
|
| Social Psychology |
13
/ 54
|
| Gender Studies |
12
/ 32
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
11
/ 48
|
| Biochemistry |
11
/ 12
|
Annual publication & citation counts
19 Notable alumni
1. Jessica Scott Kerrin
children's writer
Jessica Scott Kerrin is a Canadian children's writer who is best known for her fiction books for young readers.
2. Jack L. Gray
1927-1981 (aged 54)
painter
Jack Lorimer Gray was a Canadian artist, known particularly for marine art.
3. Melissa Greener
singer
composer
singer-songwriter
Melissa Greener is an American singer-songwriter who describes herself as a folk crooner. She is based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been described as a "sassy singer, virtuoso guitarist, beguiling songwriter and an imposing stage presence" with an "original blend of quirky lyrics and distinctive voice". Her third album, Transistor Corazón, received a 4.5-starred review in UK national newspaper The...
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4. Meags Fitzgerald
1987-. (aged 39)
comics artist
illustrator
animator
improviser
Meags Fitzgerald is a Canadian drag king, illustrator and cartoonist.
All 19 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NSCAD
Founded
1887
Motto
Head, Heart and Hand
Colors
purple, green
Academic calendar
September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer session, May to August
Address
5163 Duke Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6 Canada
City Population
440,000
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