At Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, Cert in Graphic Design is offered as a certificate in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 8 months. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 8 months
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,737 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This certificate trains designers in visual communication through a ten-course program spanning two trimesters. Foundational courses cover introduction to design, typography, design history, and visual identity, while advanced courses address poster design, animation design, signage, semiotics, and editorial projects. The curriculum develops critical thinking, creative experimentation, and interdisciplinary competencies, exposing students to a range of design professions and to how design responds to social, cultural, and environmental change. Students complete a sequence of applied design projects across both trimesters, building a portfolio that spans print, identity, and motion-based work. The program is offered in full-time and part-time formats at the Gatineau campus, with admission open in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms, leading to a Certificate credential from Université du Québec en Outaouais.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission is open to applicants who meet one of three requirements: holding a college diploma (DEC); having completed at least 15 university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.0; or possessing relevant design experience, supported by a CV and a motivation letter of approximately 250 words.
