Campus Tours

A bright, sunny day at the modern campus of Emily Carr University of Art + Design. The white, geometric building features large glass windows, colorful accent panels in red, green, and orange, and a prominent entrance with a yellow overhang. Students walk across the paved plaza, which includes landscaped planters, trees, and concrete benches. A large digital screen is mounted on the right wall, and bicycles are parked near the entrance.

Campus Tours

Graduate Campus Tours

Our graduate campus tours are led by current students who introduce you to our 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art purpose-built building and the graduate studios across the street.

You will get a chance to see our studios, shops, campus amenities, and to get a student’s perspective on studying at ECU.

The Urban Screen and East Entrance at Emily Carr University showcase a modern architectural design with vibrant colors and large glass windows. The building features a prominent digital display screen on the side, adding a dynamic visual element to the campus. The entrance is marked by wooden accents and clear signage, creating an inviting and contemporary atmosphere.

About the Tours

  • Graduate tours take place on Fridays from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT during the fall term only (September-December). Tours can be offered occasionally outside of this time by appointment
  • The tour begins promptly at the listed time – check-in with the Reception desk when you arrive
  • Registration is required; group size is limited to 10 people
  • After the tour you will be invited to book a virtual one-on-one meeting with our recruiter to learn more about the application process

Book Your Tour

During the fall term, register for a tour using the calendar below. Choose a date and secure your spot. Confirmation and directions will be sent to your email.

If no tours are listed, we are not currently offering this service. Please reach out to masters@ecuad.ca for more information.

Book Your Tour



Bright interior of ECU’s library commons, with wood beams, hanging lights, and students studying at long tables and lounge chairs.

What to Know Before You Arrive

  • Arrive 10 minutes early
  • Wear comfortable shoes — you’ll be walking (a lot!) through active studio spaces
  • If you are unable to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation so that other visitors can register

Find directions, transit + accessibility information:

Plan Your Visit



Tour Etiquette

  • Respect group limits: Please adhere to specified group sizes during tours.
  • Respect facilities and student work: During the tour, please uphold the utmost respect for the labs and other students’ work. 
  • Booking guidelines: Use a single email address for tour bookings to avoid duplication.
  • Family participation: Limit family tour participation to two members including children over the age of 2.
  • Self-guided options: If some family members can’t join the tour, please explore Levels 1 and 2 of our campus independently. Non-participants can wait in areas like the cafeteria, library, or art galleries.



ECU exterior at night, lit by architectural lights, with illuminated digital art on the facade and landscaped seating in the courtyard.
3D animated scene of a young girl with red hair in a bun, wearing a green striped shirt, sitting at a school desk and looking up with a curious expression. A sheet of paper with drawings lies in front of her, with crayons on the desk. Behind her are blue lockers labeled with names, a bulletin board covered with children’s drawings, paper butterflies, and a globe.

Can’t Visit in Person?

Explore our new video tour series — seven short films that bring ECU’s creative spaces and community to you.

Watch the Campus Tour Videos