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What are the top animation schools in Ontario?
| Ranking | School | Province |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan College | Brampton, Mississauga, and Oakville, Ontario |
| 2 | Ontario College of Art and Design | Toronto, Ontario |
| 3 | York University | Toronto, Ontario |
Our 2025 rankings of the top animation degree programs in Ontario, Canada.
For this ranking we only consider formal degree programs (bachelor's degree or equivalent). For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
1. Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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.
2. Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
3. York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.