NSCAD University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5429 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1526 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #83 of 101 | In Canada |
| #9 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #5 of 5 | In Halifax |
| #5970 of 6,270 | For History |
| #6294 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
| #6393 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6487 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6488 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- nscad.ca
- Languages
- English
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 |
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.
Research profile
NSCAD University has published 115 scientific papers with 284 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Art & Design, Geography and Cartography, Philosophy, and Archaeology.
NSCAD University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 | 7 |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 14 |
| 2016 | 6 | 17 |
| 2017 | 3 | 27 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | 26 |
| 2021 | 8 | 33 |
| 2022 | 8 | 37 |
| 2023 | 11 | 38 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 772.50 per 3 credit tuition (per semester) (CAD) |
|---|
NSCAD University has financial aid programs.
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
|---|
NSCAD University alumni
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Sarah McLachlan
- Occupations
- guitaristauthorpianistsinger-songwritermulti-instrumentalist
- Biography
-
Sarah Ann McLachlan OC OBC is a Canadian singer-songwriter. As of 2015, she had sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards (out of four nominations) and four Juno Awards. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians.
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Tagaq
- Occupations
- visual artistmusicianthroat singersinger
- Biography
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Tanya Tagaq, also credited as Tagaq, is a Canadian Inuk throat singer, songwriter, novelist, actor, and visual artist from Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq), Nunavut, Canada, on the south coast of Victoria Island.
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Laura Kipnis
- Occupations
- essayist
- Biography
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Laura Kipnis is an American cultural critic and essayist. Her work focuses on sexual politics, gender issues, aesthetics, popular culture, and pornography. She began her career as a video artist, exploring similar themes in the form of video essays. She is professor of media studies at Northwestern University in the Department of Radio-TV-Film, where she teaches filmmaking. In recent years she has become known for debating sexual harassment and free speech policies in higher education.
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Kirby Dick
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriterfilm producerdirector
- Biography
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Kirby Bryan Dick is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor best known for directing documentary films. He received Academy Award nominations for Best Documentary Feature for directing Twist of Faith (2005) and The Invisible War (2012). He has also received numerous awards from film festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival and Los Angeles Film Festival.
NSCAD University faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | NSCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Accreditation | Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) |
| Motto | Head, Heart and Hand |
| Colors | purple, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5163 Duke Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 440,000 |