Located in restored historical buildings in the downtown waterfront area of Halifax, NSCAD University is internationally recognized. A NSCAD education is distinguished by attention to diverse academic and practical concerns in the studio environment.
The University fosters close creative relationships among artists, craftspersons, designers, educators, academics, and the public at large, and assumes leadership in the regional, national, and international cultural community. Ample studio space accommodates work in all the principal areas of instruction and is accessible, in most areas, on a 24-hour basis.