Nova Scotia College of Art and Design is a university of visual arts singularly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the training of professional practitioners, in the conducting of research, and in the production of works in all media through a comprehensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees. Combining the beauty of a historic centre with an international cultural vision, the NSCAD experience remains unique in Canada.

Boasting a global reputation for excellence in pedagogy and research, NSCAD's faculty and alumni connections form a critical mass of Canada's most highly regarded curators, designers, craftspeople, filmmakers, artists, educators, and entrepreneurs. Opportunities to establish close connections between students, faculty and alumni encourages vital and innovative dialogue and collaboration. This extends beyond the classroom through internships worldwide and formal exchanges through a network of seventy institutions in fifteen countries.

As one of Canada's oldest and most acclaimed cultural institutions, the NSCAD experience is unique amongst its peers. NSCAD students engage in a rigorous combination of intellectual inquiry with the acquisition of requisite practical skills. With committed and talented faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing the best possible visual arts education, NSCAD prides itself on tailoring courses of study to the individual needs of each student; whether accommodating specific studio requirements or encouraging students to take courses in other disciplines and other universities and integrating this knowledge into their program.

We are committed to fostering an environment that is supportive, stimulating and challenging producing the creative leaders and visionaries of tomorrow. NSCAD graduates are significant contributors to the cultural landscape of contemporary society and are held in the highest regard by their peers.