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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

Full	U of T (Mississauga) Visual Studies OUAC TEV Remove	Ottawa Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years) OUAC OMC Remove	Windsor Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) OUAC NFB Remove	OCAD Material Art & Design (Jewellery/Textiles) OUAC HMD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	75%	75%“75% minimum average”	Not published“N/A”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U	ENG4U or FRA4U MCV4U or MHF4U One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.	75% minimum average ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70% SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U is recommended +3 more on the program page	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes Admission is based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	No	No	No
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.	—	Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published	60	21	—	—
What you study	Cinematics & Photography Design Fine Art	Computer Science Design Interdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology	Architecture Design Fine Art Materials Science	CraftsDesign Fine Art Interdisciplinary Studies
What it is	Visual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role.	You study design across multiple disciplines, blending computer science, visual and product design, and hands-on problem-solving. Unlike a single-discipline design program, this approach lets you explore how technology, creativity, and practical application intersect in real projects. It suits people who want to design solutions but aren't sure whether they lean toward coding, visual work, or engineering, and who learn best by doing.	This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.	You study the design and creation of jewellery and textiles using both traditional craft techniques and modern materials. Unlike a purely fine art program, this combines artistic vision with practical knowledge of how materials behave and how to construct wearable or functional pieces. It suits people who want to make things with their hands, enjoy experimenting with colour and form, and see themselves as artist-craftspeople rather than purely visual artists.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	architecture	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	None published by average
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	OCAD University on OUInfo

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