Bachelor of Design

Bachelor of Design is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. It takes 4 years full-time (120 credits); Digital Experience Design major or pathways such as visual communication design and illustration, with intakes in Fall (September); check the programme's dates and deadlines for Winter entry.

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

Tuition for international students is C$28,230 a year, about ₹18.9 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$112,920 (≈ ₹75.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Estimated 2027/28 international tuition of CAD 941 per credit × 30 credits (a full-time year), subject to Board approval. Mandatory fees, books and health cover are extra; MacEwan's brochure puts a year of a degree or diploma at about CAD 31,000–32,000 with fees and textbooks

Living costs near the university

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 MacEwan University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Degrees and diplomas need high school completion (Class 12 for Indian students) with a minimum 65% overall average and no course below 50% in English, maths and three other subjects (equivalent to Alberta ELA 30-1, Math 30-1 or 30-2). Nursing also needs biology and chemistry.
• Competitive programmes may need a higher average or extra items such as a résumé, letter of intent or portfolio.
• The application fee is CAD 110 (non-refundable). New international students pay a CAD 1,000 non-refundable admission confirmation deposit, applied to tuition.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 in each band), PTE 59 (56 in each part), Duolingo 115 or CAEL 70.

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This course starts in: Fall (September); check the programme's dates and deadlines for Winter entry.

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.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets and any post-secondary transcripts, following MacEwan's country-specific document rules
• Proof of English proficiency (tests must be less than two years old)
• Programme-specific items where required (résumé, references, letter of intent or portfolio)
• A Provincial Attestation Letter, which MacEwan requests for you after an offer

• International Chancellor's Scholarship Series (Chancellor's, President's, Provost's, Dean's)

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  Value: Value not published on the entrance scholarships page; paid in two instalments over the first year

  New international students with a study permit admitted to a degree programme for Fall or Winter, with an admission average of 80% or more (tiers at 80%, 85%, 90% and 95%). Apply for admission by 1 March (Fall) or 1 July (Winter); you are considered automatically

  Official page

MacEwan University is a public undergraduate university in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. It began in 1971 as Grant MacEwan Community College and became Alberta's sixth university in 2009. It has more than 21,000 full- and part-time students and focuses on teaching, with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:17. Most programmes run on one City Centre Campus.

For Indian students, MacEwan offers four-year bachelor's degrees in commerce, science (including computer science), nursing, design, arts and communication, plus two-year business diplomas. International tuition is charged per credit, at an estimated CAD 941 per credit in 2027/28. MacEwan says all its bachelor's degrees are PGWP-eligible, while diplomas and certificates must match IRCC's field-of-study list. Edmonton is Alberta's capital.

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 MacEwan University

• Bachelor of Science – Computer Science4 years full-time (120 credits) · C$28,230 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting4 years full-time (120 credits); optional competitive co-op stream with three paid work terms · C$28,230 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce4 years full-time; majors include management, marketing, supply chain management, international business and human resources management · C$28,230 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing4 years full-time (123 credits), with work-integrated learning · C$28,230 / year
• Accounting and Strategic Measurement (Diploma)2 years full-time (60 credits) · C$28,230 / year
• Business Management (Diploma)2 years full-time (60 credits); majors in aviation management or insurance and risk management · C$28,230 / 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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