Emily Carr University of Art + Design degree admission
Do you already meet the academic and English-language admission requirements for the program you’re interested in at ECU? If so, you may be able to apply directly for degree admission at Emily Carr University of Art + Design with Kaplan’s help.
Do I qualify for degree admission?
You may qualify for degree admission to ECU based on the following standard requirements.*
Admission requirements for undergraduate students:
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) / TOEFL iBT 84 (Writing 18 or above, Speaking 20 or above, Reading 20 or above and Listening 20 or above) / Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 110) / PTE 56 (no skill below 56) / CAEL 70
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176 overall, with no individual score below 169
- A portfolio is required
- Meet any country-specific academic requirements that apply to your qualifications
*These are ECU’s standard admission requirements. Required qualifications may vary by country. Use our Degree Finder to see the requirements for the program you’re interested in.
Why apply for degree admission at ECU?
#1 in Canada for Art and Design
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, 7 years, 2020-2026
#30 in the world for Art + Design
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Scholarships of up to $5,000
automatically considered for first-year bachelor’s students
20+ specialist shops, studios and production environments
access facilities for animation, film, photography, ceramics, digital fabrication, motion capture and more
200+ Work Integrated Learning placements
given to ECU students each year
$3.1M+ in annual research funding
with opportunities to work as a research assistant and contribute to funded projects
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Types of degree admission
Through Kaplan, you can apply directly to an undergraduate degree at ECU. If you meet the academic, English-language and portfolio requirements, Kaplan can help you apply for admission.
OPTION 1
Bachelor’s degree admission
For high school graduates who meet ECU’s entry requirements and want to earn a bachelor’s degree in art, design or media.
Don’t know what to study?
Every undergraduate degree at ECU starts with Foundation Year, giving you the opportunity to explore different areas of art, design and media while building your creative, critical and technical skills.
It’s your chance to experiment with different ways of making, discover new interests and develop your strengths before progressing into your chosen area of study.
