| Ranking | School | Province |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan College | Ontario |
| 2 | Emily Carr University of Art and Design | British Columbia |
| 3 | Université Laval | Quebec |
| 4 | Ontario College of Art and Design University | Ontario |
| 5 | York University | Ontario |
For this ranking we only consider formal degree programs (bachelor's degree or equivalent). For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
Considered the Harvard of Animation, Sheridan College (Sheridan) houses the Sheridan Center for Animation and Emerging Technologies (SCAET). A proud partner of SideFX, Sheridan also houses a Bachelor of Animation program and graduate certificates in Computer Animation or Digital Creature Animation-Technical Direction. Across programs, students have the opportunity to produce industry-ready animated films in the SCAET.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is home to the Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media. Within the faculty is a Bachelor of Media Arts (BMA) program with two options including 2D + Experimental Animation, and 3D Computer Animation. ECU is the only school in British Columbia to house a bachelor’s degree in both 3D and CG Animation. BMA graduates have gone on to secure positions at major studios such as Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Pixar, and DreamWorks.
The School of Design at Université Laval provides two paths to study animation: the Bachelor of Animation (B. Anim.) and the Art and Science of Animation certificate (CASA). Both programs highlight project-based curriculums with opportunities to work on team projects and participate in the Université Laval Placement Service (SPLA) event, which attracts employers from the animation industry. Graduates go on to pursue advanced roles in film and animation, game design, and visual effects, among others.
Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) houses the Faculty of Art, home to the Experimental Animation BFA program. This option prepares students to pursue careers in animation, film production, gaming, and television production. Other OCAD U animation programs include the Expanded Animation minor and an Animation Skills certificate. Across all programs, graduates enjoy a 90% employment rate.
York University’s (York U) School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) is home to the Cinema and Media Arts – Media Arts BFA program. This collaborative, hands-in program explores 2D and 3D animation, motion capture, interactive video, and virtual reality (VR). Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced roles in animation, film and television, game design, mobile media, and VR.
