ECU at a Glance
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is Canada’s top art and design university, ranked among the world’s top 50. For over 100 years, ECU has been a hub for creativity, innovation and community.
Here’s a snapshot of who we are, what we offer and why it matters.
Programs + Pathways
Students at ECU explore, experiment and develop their creative voice across multiple disciplines.
- Undergraduate Degrees: BFA, BDes, BMA
- Graduate Degrees: MFA, MDes
- Extended Learning: Continuing Studies for Adults and Youth Programs
Recognition + Reputation
ECU is consistently recognized among the world’s leading art and design universities.
- #1 in Canada for Art + Design (QS 2025)
- Top 40 worldwide in Art + Design (QS 2025)
- #7 worldwide in Animation (Animation Careers 2025)
- 100+ years shaping art, design + media
Community + Students
ECU is small enough for close mentorship and big enough for global perspectives.
- 2,400+ undergraduate + graduate students
- 1,900+ Extended Learning students each year
- Students from 50+ countries
- 1:19 faculty–student ratio
- 700+ faculty + staff supporting student success
Facilities + Campus Life
Our campus is purpose-built for creativity, collaboration and making.
- LEED Gold campus (opened 2017)
- 19+ shops, labs + studios (motion capture, 3D printing, ceramics, textiles + more)
- Galleries, theatres, Aboriginal Gathering Place and 30+ student clubs
- Expanded grad studio space at the Centre for Digital Media
Career Outcomes
An ECU education opens doors — and our alumni are shaping industries worldwide.
- 200+ Work Integrated Learning placements each year
- Alumni featured at TIFF, VIFF, SXSW, The New Yorker, Venice Biennale + more
- Careers at Pixar, Microsoft, Ubisoft, EA, CBC, IKEA + beyond
- 100,000+ alumni network worldwide
Useful Info + Links
Learning in Action
- Real-world briefs and collaborations with Science World, the City of Vancouver, Native Shoes, and artist-run centres
- 24/7 graduate studio access available outside of class time
- 40 technicians supporting students in and out of the classroom
Research + Innovation
- $3.1M+ in research funding annually
- Canada’s most intensive research-focused creative university
- Labs include the Health Design Lab, Material Matters Lab, The Basically Good Media Lab, and the Shumka Centre for Creative Entrepreneurship
- Opportunities for students to work as research assistants or co-lead funded projects
Community + Campus Culture
- Aboriginal Gathering Place: a dedicated centre for Indigenous cultural development
- More than 40 exhibitions and events each year — many student-led
- ECU’s commitment to wellness includes peer mentorship, academic advising, and mental health supports
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