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OCAD University

OCAD U is an art and design university beside the Art Gallery of Ontario and Grange Park. Its downtown campus includes studios, workshops and galleries across several buildings.

  • Public university
  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master’s degrees
Rosalie Sharp Pavilion at OCAD University on McCaul Street
Rosalie Sharp Pavilion at OCAD University, August 2023. Resized for display.
Al12si / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Institution
OCAD University
Campus
Downtown Toronto
Type
Public university
Credentials
Bachelor of Design · Bachelor of Fine Arts · Bachelor of Arts · Master’s degrees
Address
100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1

Explore your field.

  • Art
  • Design
  • Digital media
  • Visual and critical studies

Confirm the exact program, campus and intake using the official program finder.

Find a program

Studio and design setting

The McCaul Street campus includes the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design, with additional university spaces across downtown Toronto.

Program-specific applications

Review the application guide for the academic and creative submissions required by your chosen program.

PLAN YOUR APPLICATION

Choose your program.
Check the next steps.

Review the specific program prerequisites, application route, required documents and intake status before applying.

Use the institution’s international admissions route to confirm program availability, documentation and the costs that apply to your circumstances.

EXPLORE THE AREA

New homes in Toronto.

These projects are in the same municipality as the campus. They are not a distance, transit, student-housing or admission match. Check the specific address and your own travel needs.

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Icon Homes & Dash Developments

180 Towns

North York | Yonge and Finch · Toronto, ON

A collection of 45 townhomes by Icon Homes and Dash Developments near Yonge and Finch. Three home series bring three-bedroom layouts to an established North York neighbourhood.

From the upper $800sBuilder-advertised estimated net starting price after an assumed enhanced HST rebate of up to $130,000. The advertisement treats this rebate as proposed and conditional on federal/provincial approval and individual eligibility, for agreements from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. It states federal enactment is pending and terms may change. Without the assumed rebate, a higher purchase price may apply. Prices and specifications may change.
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Now selling

Curated Properties

8 Temple

West Liberty · Toronto, ON

A West Liberty address with interiors by Chapi Chapo Design and a rooftop collection of fitness, dining and social spaces.

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Now selling

Curated Properties

AKRA

Yonge & Eglinton · Toronto, ON

A Midtown residence with dedicated wellness spaces, landscaped gathering areas and shops and transit in the surrounding Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood.

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Now Selling

Mattamy Homes

BLVD. Q

The Queensway, Etobicoke · Toronto, ON

BLVD. Q is an 11-storey Mattamy condominium planned for 935 The Queensway in South Etobicoke. Its published plans range from studios to larger family layouts.

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Now selling

Lifetime Developments and DiamondCorp

Q Tower

Harbourfront · Toronto, ON

A 60-storey condominium bringing distinctive architecture and social spaces to Toronto’s Harbourfront. Q Tower pairs a central waterfront location with compact suite layouts and a broad collection of indoor and outdoor amenities.

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Under construction

Tridel & BAZIS

Queen Church

Queen Street East & Church Street · Toronto, ON

Queen Church is a condominium project at Queen and Church in downtown Toronto. The public collection includes studios through three-bedroom suites, with indoor and outdoor amenities and access to the Queen Street streetcar corridor.

From $640,000 · as of 2026-10-01Builder pricing reflects the estimated Ontario Enhanced New Home Rebate and assumes the purchaser qualifies and assigns it to the builder. Final price, taxes and rebate eligibility depend on approved legislation and purchaser circumstances; rebate availability and amount are not guaranteed by the builder.
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Showing six current projects. Use the municipality links to see every local listing.

PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP

Questions for your shortlist.

What can I study at Downtown Toronto?

The fields listed in this guide include Art, Design, Digital media, Visual and critical studies. Use the official program finder to confirm the exact campus, credential, delivery format and intake for your chosen program.

How do I apply to OCAD University?

Review the specific program prerequisites, application route, required documents and intake status before applying.

How much does it cost to study at OCAD University?

Check the official fee schedule for your program, student category and academic year. Include compulsory fees, supplies and living costs when comparing the total budget.

Does buying a home nearby affect admission?

No. These new-home projects share the campus municipality. They do not establish distance, travel time, residence eligibility or admission. Confirm your program and housing arrangements separately.

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