Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) at Concordia: Admission Average
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) at Concordia?
Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) at Concordia University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%, plus portfolio. It ranks #13 of 16 Concordia programs by admission average.
One of Canada's most respected fine arts programs. Portfolio is critical.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 89% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Fine Arts at other universities
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Portfolio (primary admission factor)
- Art courses (recommended)
First-year courses
- Foundation Studio
- Art History
- Visual Analysis
- Drawing
- Colour Theory
These are typical for Fine Arts programs across Canada. About the Fine Arts degree
After a Fine Arts degree
Fine Arts usually takes 4 years.
- Graphic Designer – $45,000 to $90,000
- Animator / Visual Effects Artist – $45,000 to $130,000
- UX / Product Designer – $65,000 to $140,000
- OCAD University in Toronto is Canada's most respected art and design school.
- The portfolio is far more important than your academic average for most fine arts programs.
- Fine arts graduates work in education, gallery management, graphic design, and community arts.
Applying to Concordia
Concordia University is Montreal's second-largest English-language university, known for its strong fine arts programs, the John Molson School of Business, and a growing engineering faculty. It's an excellent choice for students who want an English-language education in Quebec with co-op options - very affordable for Quebec residents, though out-of-province Canadians now pay a higher rate.
Concordia University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1974 and has about 51,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Concordia's fine arts programs are genuinely excellent and often overlooked by students outside Quebec.
- The John Molson School of Business has strong accounting and finance programs.
- Montreal's low cost of living and bilingual environment are major advantages.
Other Concordia programs
- Art History – high 70s-80s
- Film Production – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Creative Writing – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business - Accountancy (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Finance (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Marketing (JMS) – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Sociology – mid 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s