Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Emily Carr’s purpose-built, new campus is a light-filled space designed to foster innovation and collaboration. With state-of-the-art program space, as well as flexible gathering areas, the building encourages interdisciplinary community with accessibility and sustainability at its core.
The dedicated exhibition spaces offer exciting opportunities for multimedia and large-scale works while peripheral spaces present extraordinary flexibility for innovative exhibitions.
At the intersection of east and west Vancouver on former industrial land, Emily Carr’s new campus is at the forefront of the new heart of Vancouver’s creative industries.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Requirements
Summary
Undergraduate applicants whose first language is not English (regardless of immigration or citizenship status) must meet one of the following (minimum score):
- An English Language Assessment Test score of:
- A TOEFL iBT score of 84, with at least 20 in Speaking, 20 Reading, 18 Writing and 20 Listening
- A IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0
- A CAEL score of 70 overall
- A PTE Academic score of 56
- CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) score of 176 overall, with no sub score less than 169
- CPE (Cambridge Proficiency Examination) score of 176 overall, with no sub score less than 169
- MELAB score of 81
- CELPIP Academic Level 4L
- Three consecutive years of full time education in Canada or another country where English is the primary language of instruction, and receive an over all grade of a “C” or higher. - which excludes ESL studies
- Four consecutive years of full-time education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. These four years must be immediately prior to attending Emily Carr
- Four years of study at an eligible international secondary school that uses English as the language of instructions, in a country where the primary language is not English. These four years must be immediately prior to attending Emily Carr
- A final grade of 5 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A1 or A2 course
- A final grade of 4 on the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition course
- A "C" grade average in six credits of transferable post-secondary English courses
- Graduation from a recognized degree program at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction
Verify details with the institution directly
Graduate applicants whose first language is not English (regardless of immigration or citizenship status) must meet one of the following (minimum score):
- Graduation from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the language of instruction can result in an exemption.
- An English Language Assessment Test score of:
- A TOEFL iBT score of 90 overall, with 22 in Speaking, 22 Reading, 22 Writing and 20 Listening
- A IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with minimum 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Writing, and 6.5 Listening
- CAEL Canadian Academic English Language score of 80 across all band descriptors
- CAE Cambridge English Advanced score of 185 overall, with at least 185 in speaking, 185 in reading, 185 in writing and 176 in listening
- CPE Cambridge Proficiency Examination score of 185 overall, with at least 185 in speaking, 185 in reading, 185 in writing and 176 in listening
- PTE Academic Pearson Test of English Academic score of 66
- MELAB Michigan English Language Assessment Battery = minimum level of 81
Verify details with the institution directly
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
Graduates from BC and Yukon Secondary Schools can check
here for Emily Carr's undergraduate admission requirements.
Out-of-Province
Graduates from Out-of-Province Secondary Schools can check here for Emily Carr's undergraduate admission requirements.
Special Note: You will have to scroll down the web page until you find one of the following appropriate headings:
- Applicants from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Applicants from Ontario
- Applicants from Quebec
BC Transfer Student
For details on BC Transfer Student Admission, check
here.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
For details on Out-of-Province Transfer Student Admission, check
here.
Mature Student
Non Matriculated Adult Applicants - This admission category is limited to residents of Canada who are at least 21 years old who have obtained at least a "C" grade in a senior level English literature course.
Special Note: If you have not completed your Secondary School Diploma, it is strongly recommended that you enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses and complete the BC Adult Graduation Diploma (or equivalent).
International Student
For details on applying to Emily Carr as an International Student, check
here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Aboriginal Admissions Policy - Emily Carr is dedicated to providing access and support for all applicants and particularly underrepresented populations. The University will consider aboriginal applicants who do not meet the academic standing required for admission. Consideration for admission will be based on educational background, cultural knowledge, work experience, academic goals, personal achievements and current artistic portfolio.
How to Apply
For details on How to Apply, check
here.
