Graphic Design (570.G0)

Graphic Design (570.G0) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada. It takes 3 years (DEC); portfolio required, with intakes in Fall (apply by 1 March).

Dawson College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$19,610 a year, about ₹13.1 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly C$58,830 (≈ ₹39.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

CAD 9,805 per semester (Artistic programme type, 5XX codes) from Summer 2026, times two

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• UX designer
• Advertising art director
• Animator
• Web designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Adobe
• Google
• Meta
• Apple
• Microsoft
• Canva
• Spotify
• Booking.com
• WPP
• Heineken

General entry requirements at Dawson College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• International secondary results are assessed by Dawson (CAD 50 non-refundable evaluation fee) or through an equivalence attestation from Quebec's immigration ministry (MIFI), which Dawson recommends.
• Each programme lists Quebec subject prerequisites (for example Secondary V Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics); some need a portfolio, audition or interview.
• Applicants schooled outside Quebec may be called to admission pretests in Montreal; attendance is mandatory.
• After acceptance you need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), then a Canadian study permit; programmes with an internship (stage) also need a work permit.

For this course: IELTS 6.0; PTE 50; Duolingo 95–100; French B2 also required for applicants schooled outside Quebec.

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This course starts in: Fall (apply by 1 March).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (with certified English or French translation if needed)
• English test result (if your schooling was not in English)
• French test result at B2 level (DELF B2, TEF/TEFAQ level 7, TCF Tout Public B2 or Bright Five Star)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Proof of medical and hospital insurance for the full academic year

Dawson College is a public CEGEP in Montreal, founded in 1969. It teaches two-year pre-university DEC programmes (such as Science and Commerce), which lead on to Quebec universities, and three-year career DEC programmes (such as Computer Science Technology, Nursing and Civil Engineering Technology), which lead to work. It awards diplomas, not degrees.

International students pay a fee per semester set by Quebec's education ministry, from CAD 7,575 (pre-university, social and administration programmes) to CAD 11,740 (medical programmes). Applicants whose high school was outside Quebec must show French at B2 level as well as English, and Dawson has no residence. Indian students should check both points before applying.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at Dawson College

• Computer Science Technology (420.B0)3 years (DEC), ending with an internship · C$15,150 / year
• Nursing (180.A0)3 years (DEC) · C$23,480 / year
• Civil Engineering Technology (221.B0)3 years (DEC) · C$19,610 / year
• Administration and Management Technology: Accounting and Financial Management (410.GA)3 years (DEC), with a 240-hour internship in the final year · C$15,150 / year
• Science: Pure and Applied Science (200.PR)2 years (pre-university DEC) · C$15,150 / year
• Social Science: Commerce (300.GB)2 years (pre-university DEC) · C$15,150 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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