The tuition amounts listed include mandatory Student Union Fees for the full academic year. All international students must have Health Insurance, which may be purchased through the College or elsewhere. Proof of coverage must be presented prior to enrolling in classes. International students must also present a valid student authorization to study in Canada prior to attending classes.
Student Union Fee |
Lowest |
$166 |
Highest |
$166 |
NOTE: Based on 30 credits.
International Student Health Insurance Fee |
Lowest |
$422 |
Highest |
$422 |
NOTE: International students must have appropriate health insurance coverage while studying at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Proof of coverage must be provided prior to the commencement of classes. Health insurance may also be purchased from NSCAD. The amounts above are for one year, or two terms, of study.
Canadian Students |
Entrance: 0 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $16,000 |
In-School: 0 |
Lowest: $500 |
Highest: $1,000 |
International Students |
In-School: 100 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $6,000 |
Canadian Students |
In-School: 0 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $1,000 |
International Students |
Entrance: 0 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $800 |
In-School: 10 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $800 |
Canadian Students |
Entrance: 0 |
Lowest: $2,000 |
Highest: $16,000 |
International Students |
Entrance: 12 |
Lowest: $1,500 |
Highest: $1,500 |
In-School: 7 |
Lowest: $1,000 |
Highest: $1,500 |
Canadian Students |
In-School: 0 |
Lowest: $800 |
Highest: $1,000 |
International Students |
Entrance: 10 |
Lowest: $2,500 |
Highest: $2,500 |
In-School: 20 |
Lowest: $2,500 |
Highest: $2,500 |
NSCAD awards over $80,000 in entrance scholarships annually, ranging from $500 to $8,000, and some awards are renewable for each of four years of study, making our top award approximately $32,000! After each year of study at NSCAD, more scholarships will be available for application by qualified students. NSCAD University offers over $170,000 in scholarships to current students. Most scholarships require at least one full time semester of study before qualifying for an application. Anybody who applies for the March 1 deadline is automatically considered for scholarships.
Scholarship |
Value |
Deadline |
Monthly Views |
Communication Design Group Ltd. ScholarshipNSCAD UniversityDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralEngineering, OtherMass Communication/Media StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General |
$800 |
February 15, 2023 |
Low |
Joseph Beuys Memorial ScholarshipsNSCAD University, NSCAD University – Graduate StudiesDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralFine Arts and Art Studies, OtherFine/Studio Arts, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General,More… |
$1,500 |
n/s |
Low |
SUNSCAD Scholarship For Student InvolvementNSCAD UniversityAny |
$1,000 |
n/s |
Low |
Marguerite And Leroy Zwicker FellowshipNSCAD UniversityAny |
$1,500 |
February 15, 2023 |
Low |
William Donald Peters Fund, TheNSCAD UniversityAny |
$800 |
February 15, 2023 |
Low |
Pattie Snow-Parker Memorial ScholarshipNSCAD UniversityAny |
$800 |
n/s |
Low |
Margo And Rowland Marshall Award For PrintmakingNSCAD UniversityPrintmaking |
$250 |
March 02, 2023 |
Low |
Margo And Rowland Marshall Award For SculptureNSCAD UniversitySculpture |
$250 |
March 02, 2023 |
Low |
William Souter Memorial FundNSCAD UniversityAny |
$800 |
n/s |
Low |
Lou Cable Memorial ScholarshipNSCAD UniversityGraphic Design |
$200 |
March 02, 2023 |
Low |
Margo Marshall Award For TextilesNSCAD UniversityTextile Science |
$500 |
March 02, 2023 |
Low |
Margo And Rowland Marshall Award For PaintingNSCAD UniversityPainting |
$250 |
March 2, 2023 |
Low |
Alexander J. McDonald Memorial ScholarshipNSCAD UniversityAny |
$500 |
June 15, 2022 |
Low |