Welcome to
Emily Carr University
of Art + Design
Explore the educational pathways that await you at ECU. Here, you’ll find degree programs that challenge and inspire, alongside creative courses to broaden your skills and open new horizons.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
To apply for our undergraduate programs, you will need to meet a number of academic requirements, and submit a portfolio for evaluation as part of your application. We accept approximately 500 new undergraduate students per year.
Graduate Degrees
To apply for a graduate program, you will need to submit your academic credentials and a portfolio for evaluation. We accept approximately 50 new graduate students per year.
Adult Programs
Continuing Studies Individual Courses
Our Continuing Studies courses for adults don’t require an application or portfolio review. You simply choose the individual course you would like to take and then register and pay online for the dates that work for you!
Flexible Learning Certificates
You can work towards a Flexible Learning Certificate on your own schedule by completing a pre-set series of individual courses. No need to apply or submit a portfolio! Simply review the courses you need to take and the order in which to take them, and you can register and pay for them online as you complete them.
Micro-Credentials + Micro-Certificates
We have two types of micro-credentials: skills badges and micro-certificates. Earn skills badges by completing eligible individual courses, or enroll in an upcoming ECU Micro-certificate.
Full-time UX Certificate
Getting a Full-time UX Certificate is a bit like getting a fast-tracked mini-degree in UX! Our program is an 8-month, full-time program on campus, and you will need to apply for one of the 60+ cohort positions we offer each year.
Youth Programs
Teen Courses + Camps
Our Youth Programs are open to all and don’t require an application or a portfolio. Choose one of our individual courses or enroll in our Spring Break or Summer Teen Programs. You can register and pay online.