HD in Graphic Design

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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At Humber College in Toronto, Canada, HD in Graphic Design is offered as a higher diploma in Visual Arts programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,138 per year (CAD 4,588 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Visual Arts

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,588 / year

International tuition: CAD 24,138 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: humber.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This advanced diploma develops creative, strategic designers able to carry out a wide range of visual communication work. That work spans interactive media such as web and screen design, alongside traditional print-based media, motion design and user interaction, taught through a mix of theory and practical coursework.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry is via Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus three further Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses, or mature-student, college-transfer or university-transfer status. Applicants must also submit a PDF portfolio of three original creative pieces on Humber's official template, including at least one digital-design piece (logo, poster, web mockup or animation). Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy, which for advanced-diploma programs sets a minimum IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or PTE Academic 53-57.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Humber College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1968

Students: 66,760

Programs: 240

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Graphic Design award?

Humber College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Graphic Design take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Graphic Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 24,138 per year (CAD 4,588 per year for local students).

Can HD in Graphic Design be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Humber College.

What language is HD in Graphic Design taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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