OCAD University

OCAD University is a public university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1876 as the Ontario School of Art, it is the oldest and largest educational institution for art and design in Canada. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as fine art, design, digital media, criticism and curatorial practice, and interdisciplinary art, media and design, and is known for its distinctive Sharp Centre for Design, a striking black-and-white addition to its downtown campus. The university emphasizes studio-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical inquiry. It serves a diverse student community and provides facilities including galleries, fabrication labs, studio spaces, a library, and student housing. OCAD U's main campus is situated in the Grange Park area of downtown Toronto, adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario.