Established in 1925, Vancouver’s Emily Carr University of Art + Design is the only specialized, accredited, public, post-secondary university in British Columbia solely devoted to education and research in the creative fields. Encouraging research and experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, the University places students at the centre of a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. Recognized as Canada’s most research-intensive art and design university, Emily Carr is strategically focused to empower students with a transformative approach and a competitive edge in the knowledge and creative economies. Emily Carr University's Graduate degree programs merge research, critical theory, contemporary studio practice and community engagement in an interdisciplinary environment. Through collaborative partnerships, industry alliances, and practice-based research, Graduate students have the opportunity not only to examine and explore but to lead and engage the cultural and creative industries. Emily Carr’s new Great Northern Way Campus, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, transforms the city’s landscape as the centre of a new social, cultural, educational, entertainment and economic engine for Vancouver, British Columbia, and Canada.

Our institution offers Graduate students Teaching and Research Assistantships.
Our Graduate degrees include an independent study/applied learning period.