How to Apply | Graduate Admissions

How to Apply

Here are the requirements and steps to apply for a Master of Design and Master of Fine Arts:

1. Review your academic eligibility and apply online.

Review our academic eligibility requirements and make sure you meet them.

2. Use the online application portal.

Apply online using the EducationPlannerBC Application Service.

You will only be able to select Emily Carr from the list of BC institutions during the application period, from September 15 to January 15. Late applications will not be considered, so make sure to meet our January 15 deadline.

A non-refundable application fee is required for all graduate applications.

You may only apply to one graduate program at Emily Carr.

3. Prepare and submit your portfolio + supporting material.

Submit a portfolio and supporting material online.

Supporting material includes:

  • Written Response
  • Video Response
  • Keywords Exercise
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Recommendation Forms

You will only be able to send in your portfolio and supporting documents to Emily Carr during the application period, from September 15 to January 15. Late submission will not be considered.

4. Receive updates and follow notifications from us.

Watch your inbox for important information that we will share with you via email.

Submit your previous academic transcript(s) and/or English language test score upon request. Do not send your academic transcript(s) and/or English language test score unless we email you a request.

All application results are sent via email by April 15.

5. Pay your deposit.

If you’ve been accepted, you will be asked to secure your place in the program by paying a non-refundable deposit within two weeks after receiving a Letter of Admission.

Key Dates

Find important dates for Graduate Applications below.

We offer one yearly intake into all graduate programs. Both Master of Design and Master of Fine Arts degrees begin in Fall.

September 15 | Applications Open

January 15 | Applications Close

The deadline to apply and submit your portfolio and supporting documents online.

You will only need to submit your previous academic transcript(s) and/or English language proficiency test score upon request. Do not send these documents unless we email you a request.

April 15 | Admissions Decisions Sent

Emily Carr University admission decisions are shared with all graduate applicants via email.

Variable – two weeks after receiving a Letter of Admission | Deadline to Pay Your Deposit

The deadline to pay your deposit and secure your place in the program is within two weeks after receiving your letter of admission via email. Further details are included in said email.

August 1 | Additional or In-Progress Documents

All relevant final educational documents are due, as requested directly through the admissions process by the University.

Keep track of it all—download the grad studies application checklist.

download checklist