Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Requirements for International Students

3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects. A minimum requirement of 24 points is recommended to be considered for admission.

First-year university transfer credit will be awarded to students who achieve a grade of at least 5 or higher in Higher Level courses in courses that are approved as equivalent to Emily Carr University's required courses.

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Procedure for Canadian Students

The minimum academic requirement for admission to Emily Carr University undergraduate programs is graduation from grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%.

Academic Year

Type of SystemTrimester
Entrance DatesJanuary, May, September
Language of InstructionEnglish
Modified on January 13, 2026

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