Planning for the cost of graduate school is an important step in setting yourself up for success. With your financial plan in place, you can focus fully on your research, practice and creative growth.
This section outlines graduate tuition and fees, how they are set and what to expect regarding changes over time. You’ll also find details about additional fees, Vancouver living costs and funding opportunities through Financial Aid + Awards.
Tuition fees are charged at domestic or international rates in Canadian dollars. Students pay per semester rather than all at once or by year.
Fees are subject to change and are reviewed each year by Emily Carr University’s Board of Governors. Domestic students can expect tuition to increase by 2% each year, in line with other B.C. universities. International students can expect increases of up to 6% each year.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MFA program in the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $7,022.62 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $6,722.32 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $6,722.32 |
| Year 1 Total | $20,467.26 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $8,656.30 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $4,901.04 |
| Year 2 Total | $13,557.34 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $9,542.26 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,241.96 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $9,241.96 |
| Year 1 Total | $28,026.18 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $11,805.85 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,978.37 |
| Year 2 Total | $18,784.22 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MFA program in the 2024/2025 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $6,890.08 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $6,590.08 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $6,590.08 |
| Year 1 Total | $20,070.24 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $8,501.20 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $4,995.58 |
| Year 2 Total | $13,496.78 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,729.32 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $8,429.32 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $8,429.32 |
| Year 1 Total | $25,588.26 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $10,800.25 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,375.01 |
| Year 2 Total | $17,175.26 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MFA Low Residency program in the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $6,835.02 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $6,534.72 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $6,581.62 |
| Year 1 Total | $19,951.36 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $5,201.34 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $4,901.04 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $3,315.21 |
| Year 2 Total | $13,417.59 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $9,354.66 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,054.36 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $9,101.26 |
| Year 1 Total | $27,510.28 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $7,091.07 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,790.77 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $4,575.03 |
| Year 2 Total | $18,456.87 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MFA Low Residency program in the 2024/2025 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $6,706.08 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $6,406.08 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $6,452.08 |
| Year 1 Total | $19,564.24 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $5,108.28 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $4,807.98 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $3,252.22 |
| Year 2 Total | $13,168.48 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
International Year 1 (2024/2025 Academic Year)
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,545.32 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $8,245.32 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $8,291.32 |
| Year 1 Total | $25,081.96 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $6,487.71 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,187.41 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $4,171.84 |
| Year 2 Total | $16,846.96 |
https://ecuad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MFA-LR-Intl-2026.pdfAdditional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MDES program in the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,183.62 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,883.32 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $7,883.32 |
| Year 1 Total | $23,950.26 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,183.62 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,883.32 |
| Year 2 Total | $16,066.94 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $10,976.74 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $10,676.44 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $10,676.44 |
| Year 1 Total | $32,329.62 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $10,976.74 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $10,676.44 |
| Year 2 Total | $21,653.18 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MDes program in the 2024/2025 academic year for both the interdisciplinary and interaction design programs.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,028.28 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,728.28 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $7,728.28 |
| Year 1 Total | $23,484.84 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $8,036.74 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,736.44 |
| Year 2 Total | $15,773.18 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $10,033.48 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,733.48 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $9,733.48 |
| Year 1 Total | $29,500.44 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $10,041.94 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,741.64 |
| Year 2 Total | $19,783.58 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MDES Information Futures program in the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $7,996.02 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,695.72 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $7,695.72 |
| Year 1 Total | $23,387.46 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $7,996.02 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $7,695.72 |
| Year 2 Total | $15,691.74 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $10,789.14 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $10,488.84 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $10,488.84 |
| Year 1 Total | $31,766.82 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (15 Credits) | $10,789.14 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $10,488.84 |
| Year 2 Total | $21,277.98 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
Fees and expenses below apply to students who started the MDes Information Futures program in the 2024/2025 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $7,844.28 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,544.28 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $7,544.28 |
| Year 1 Total | $22,932.84 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $7,849.14 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $7,548.84 |
| Year 2 Total | $15,397.98 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $9,849.48 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,549.48 |
| Summer (12 Credits) | $9,549.48 |
| Year 1 Total | $28,948.44 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (12 Credits) | $9,854.34 |
| Spring (12 Credits) | $9,554.04 |
| Year 2 Total | $19,408.38 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
This program stream is no longer available for admission. The last admitted students are the 2026 cohort.
Fees and expenses below apply to the interdisciplinary design part-time program for students who started the in the 2023/2024 academic year.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $5,821.25 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $5,546.25 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $3,697.50 |
| Year 1 Total | $15,065.00 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $5,835.21 |
| Spring (6 Credits) | $3,700.14 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $3,700.14 |
| Year 2 Total | $13,235.49 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (6 Credits) | $3,987.42 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $5,553.63 |
| Year 3 Total | $9,541.05 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $7,099.25 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,824.25 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $4,549.50 |
| Year 1 Total | $18,473.00 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (9 Credits) | $7,113.21 |
| Spring (6 Credits) | $4,552.14 |
| Summer (6 Credits) | $4,552.14 |
| Year 2 Total | $16,217.49 |
| Credits | Tuition + Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|
| Fall (6 Credits) | $4,839.42 |
| Spring (9 Credits) | $6,831.63 |
| Year 3 Total | $11,671.05 |
Additional charges may apply as pertains to program and courses registered. Tuition rate remains the same for both years; Learning Access Fee, Student Union, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases. For a detailed breakdown, download the full tuition and fee schedule.
In addition to your tuition, you’ll need to prepare for your costs of living off-campus in Vancouver, plus other creative, studio and academic expenses.
Shared Housing
$800 – $1,200 rent per month / Approx. $9,600 – $14,400 rent per year
Private Apartments
$1,800 – $3,000 rent per month / Approx. $21,600 – $36,000 rent per year
Find out more about living in Vancouver in our Off-Campus Housing + Living Guide
U-pass Monthly Regional Transit Pass
$187.60 per term (included in mandatory tuition fees)
Evo Car Share
Per-minute: $0.49 / Per-hour: $17.99 / Per-day: $104.99
Mobi Bike Share
Per-minute: $0.29–0.39 / Monthly: $49 (waives unlock and minimum fees)
$3,500 per year
$400 – $600 per month / $4,800 – $7,200 per year
$530 – $730 per month / $6,360 – $8,760 per year
Tuition + Related Fees include Tuition, Learning Access Fee, Students’ Union Fee, and BC Federation of Students Fee.
Other Mandatory Fees include LinkedIn Learning, Adobe Creative Cloud, UPass BC for all students and ECSU Health Plan for students taking over six (6) credits. ECSU Health Plan is paid in the Fall Term only for full-year coverage. Students can opt-out through ECSU.
Additional charges may apply to the program and courses registered. The tuition rate remains the same for both years; the Learning Access Fee, Student Union Fee, BCFS, UPass, and Health Plan are subject to yearly increases.
Newly admitted international students will be charged a one-time $208.48 mandatory international health care insurance premium. This provides 4 months of health care coverage until you complete your BC Medical Services Plan (BCMSP) application and are eligible to transition to the mandatory BCMSP.
Students who do not have BCMSP in place after 4 months will incur another international health care insurance premium charge the following term. Students with access to other temporary health insurance are eligible to opt out of this fee. However, you must provide proof of insurance to intadvising@ecuad.ca by August 15th (Fall 2025 intake) and December 15th (Spring 2026 intake).
For more information on medical coverage visit: International Students Health, Medical + Wellness. Questions about this fee requirement can be directed to intadvising@ecuad.ca.
These fees are optional, at the choice of the student.
Locker Rental – see Locker Rentals for Students for more information
Transcripts: $10.00 – $20.00
These fees vary from student to student and are in addition to the tuition and fees in the table above. They are mandatory unless otherwise stated.
Master of Fine Art (MFA)
Master of Design (MDes)