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Faculty of

Arts

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The Faculty of Arts proudly provides a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for our multi-talented students to thrive. Our first-class programs open doors to rewarding careers in hundreds of diverse fields, as demonstrated by our prestigious alumni who have gone on to become leading change-makers and sought-after experts around the world.

The value and power of an Arts degree is unmatched. Whether you’re interested in the Fine Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, we have a program and a path of study waiting for you. Our award-winning and friendly faculty members, staff and advisors can’t wait to meet you and help you reach your goals.

Prospective Students

Explore our undergraduate and graduate programs by visiting our newly updated program guides that outline your journey from now until graduation. We also offer skill-focused certificate programs.

current students

Learn about advising services, course registration information and get answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.

DEPARTMENTS

We are home to sixteen departments, including some that are ranked indisputably among the finest in Canada.

outside of canada?

We welcome students from all around the world who are ready to study their passions, explore their interests and make connections with classmates who become friends. 

International Student Admissions

An Invitation to International Students

Our new 2026 summer program in Interactive Media + Virtual Production offers a welcoming, world-class creative experience. International students have long found a sense of belonging, inspiration and opportunity in the Faculty of Arts — and you can too!

    • $15M

      in research funding

    • 59,000+

      Arts graduates

    • $135M

      in endowments

    • 7,000+

      current students

Quick Links

The Impact of a Degree in the Arts

The value and relevance of an Arts degree is unmatched. Watch this video to find out why and view our strategic directions that guide our work.

Events

The Annual Hurtig Lecture on the Future of Canada Featuring David Lyon

September 18, 2025 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Timms Centre for the Arts, 87 Avenue and 112 Street (or via Zoom)

Join us for an urgent and eye-opening conversation on the overlooked consequences of AI and surveillance in Canada. Following David Lyon’s talk, there will be a panel moderated by Kevin Haggerty (Department of Sociology) featuring expert insights from Steven Penney (Faculty of Law), Nicolette Little (Department of Media and Technology Studies/Women’s and Gender Studies), and Blair Attard-Frost (Department of Political Science).

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