History + Evolution​

Founded in 1925, the post-secondary institution now known as Emily Carr University of Art + Design is one of B.C.’s oldest, and the only one dedicated solely to professional education and learning in the arts, media and design. In Canada, Emily Carr University is one of only four post-secondary art institutions and one of only 18 art institutions in North America with close to 2,000 FTE’s. In 2021, Emily Carr University has ranked the top university in Canada for art and design, and number 30 in the world, in the (QS) World University Rankings.

The university has collaborative agreements and partnerships with other post-secondary institutions and organizations in British Columbia, Canada and abroad, providing a variety of opportunities for our students to participate in research, exchange and work-integrated learning.