Cert in Arts visuels

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, Cert in Arts visuels is a certificate in Visual Arts programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Visual Arts

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 954 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit certificate provides practical and theoretical training in visual arts, offered at the Montreal, Lanaudière, and Laval campuses on a full-time or part-time basis with fall and winter admission only. The program covers contemporary visual arts disciplines and visual arts education, combining studio practice with theory on artistic creation and the art world. It serves as a foundation for artistic practice, a route into arts-education competencies, or a preparatory step toward bachelor's-level visual arts study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent diploma. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with a demonstrated interest in visual arts. Those with prior university study need at least five university courses (15 credits) completed. Candidates with a diploma from outside Quebec need at least 13 years of schooling. Admission is offered in the fall and winter trimesters only.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Montréal

“L'effet UQAM”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Arts visuels award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Certificate in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Arts visuels cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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