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BA/BS in Visual Arts - Studio

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers BA/BS in Visual Arts - Studio, a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Visual Arts
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Visual Arts – Studio program offers hands-on training across a range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and print media. Students work in York's arts facilities, which include the country's largest university sculpture studio, Canada's first Digital Sculpture Laboratory, and dedicated photography and printmaking studios. The program leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and is delivered on campus at the Keele Campus, with full-time and part-time study options. Students may begin in the Fall, Winter, or Summer term as either first-year or upper-year transfer students. Admission includes a supplementary evaluation of the applicant's creative work in addition to academic requirements, which vary for Canadian and international curricula. The program prepares students for careers in studio art practice, as well as further study in fine arts or related creative fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Most Canadian applicants need an admission average in the mid-70s, with a minimum final average of 80% required to maintain the offer; requirements vary for applicants presenting IB, GCE, and other curricula. A supplementary evaluation of creative work is required after applying for admission.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Visual Arts - Studio award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Visual Arts - Studio take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

Can BA/BS in Visual Arts - Studio be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at York University.

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