OCAD University was originally established in Toronto in 1876 by the Ontario Society of Artists. Over the years the institution grew in size and stature. OCAD U is Canada's largest and oldest educational institution for art and design. A variety of programs are offered in Art, Design, Illustration and Film and Photography. OCAD U is currently the third largest of the 40 professional art and design universities in North America. OCAD U comprises the Faculty of Art, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.