Inclusive Design (MDES): Fees & Entry Requirements at OCAD University, Canada

Inclusive Design (MDES)

Canada

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What will I learn?

In the Inclusive Design program you will learn to think differently and aim to break through societal barriers to address the growing demand for access and inclusion. Youll also explore equity and access issues through the lens of iterative human-centered design leveraged by the application of inclusive digital technologies.As a student youll have access to OCAD Us Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) an international community of open source developers designers researchers educators and co-designers who work together to proactively ensure that emerging technology and practices are designed inclusively.Leverage digital technologies to create inclusive policies services products and solutions that can be used by everyone.

Which department am I in?

Graduate Studies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$24,398.00 (14,79,653) per year
Student Health and Dental Plan - 471.00
Start date

September 2026

Venue

OCAD University

100 McCaul Street,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M5T 1W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The application process for admission into the Master of Design in Inclusive Design at OCAD U is highly competitive. Applicants must hold a BA, BDes, BComm, BEng, BSc, BFA or comparable honours degree/certification in a program that provides a foundational grounding in information and communication systems and practices (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Studies, Culture and Technology or similar field) with an average of 75 per cent (B+) or better during the last two years of study, or must demonstrate exceptional experience/expertise as a practitioner in a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate creative, technical and conceptual competence at a high level, as well as the clear potential for acquiring a sufficient level of expertise in the diverse disciplines relevant to this degree to create a truly innovative, germane and implementable project at the masters level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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