Overview

Stretch the limits of your creativity in this interdisciplinary program where technologists, artists, designers and theorists collaborate in innovative research and immersive study.

Your education will combine the science of human experience, the analysis of media and culture, the creation of experimental art and the implementation of new technologies.

You will graduate from the Interactive Arts and Technology program at Simon Fraser University ready to contribute to cutting-edge sectors of the economy and build the technologies and experiences that increasingly shape our lives.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future.

Graduates of this program have ended up in a range of occupations, including these:

Advertising Executive Art Director

Consultant Digital Designer

Graphic Designer

IT Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Image Design

Graphic Design

Design Communication and Collaboration

Spatial Thinking and Communicating

Digital Games: Genre, Structure, Programming and Play

Human-Computer Interaction and Cognition

New Media Images

Interactive Arts

Spatial Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts General Engineering & Technology View 133 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

36024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36024 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7360 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Abbotsford

1240 - 1930 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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