Set yourself at the intersection of technology and other fields like arts, humanities or business. This personalized and customizable 4-year program, available in both English and French, is designed for students who want to be the change-makers of tomorrow. 

Develop real-world skills that employers want while shaping a degree that reflects your unique combination of passions.

Applications for the September 2025 intake are still open!

This program is uniquely focused on multidisciplinary learning, allowing you to create your own path or follow one of the seven customizable learning paths. Combine technology with other fields of study that you’re passionate about, like arts, humanities or business.

This program offers many client-based projects, as well as three integrated internships and 450 community service hours. This provides hands-on learning opportunities while connecting you with the community, whether locally or internationally.

This program seeks to attract a diverse set of students, taking into consideration your skills, character and grades. Portfolio submissions give you the chance to showcase your unique talents and interests.

Each program learning path was created in collaboration with industry experts to address real gaps in the job market, ensuring you graduate market-ready and are prepared to become the change-maker of tomorrow.

Complete your studies fully in English or French. Scholarships and financial support are available for domestic and international students, including additional opportunities for Francophone students. 

This program is small and highly personalized, providing you with a unique opportunity to be mentored by professors, industry partners and peers, both in the classroom and out in the field.

The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design program is a 4-year program that can be customized to fit your interests. It is designed for students who want to make a difference in the world by combining technology and engineering with other fields like social science, arts, business or public policy.

The program is accessible, inclusive and open to students with diverse interests and backgrounds. To help us understand who you are, a video interview and a portfolio submission are required.

Upon graduation, you will be market-ready and well-prepared to fill real gaps in a variety of job markets, allowing you to enter the career of your choice and become a true change-maker of tomorrow!

We are committed to making your education accessible and affordable. A variety of scholarships, bursaries and financial aid options are available to support your studies:

between $1,000 and $3,000 are automatically awarded based on your high school admission average.

for strong academic performance throughout your degree.

for Canadian and international French-speaking students studying in French.

for eligible Francophone African students studying fully in French.

Please note: Financial aid offerings are subject to change. Always check the university website for the most current information.

A video interview and portfolio submission* are required to help us better understand you. During the interview, we're looking for applicants who demonstrate the following:

Your portfolio submission is to assess your skills and interests and can include poetry, arts, writing samples, photography, special certifications, community service, a research paper, resumé, etc. 

A minimum admission average of 80% is also needed.*

This program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to bridge the gap between your prior education and the skills necessary for first-year university courses. The following are required prerequisite courses:**

Students from Quebec or other Canadian provinces’ high school, CEGEP, colleges, or who have other academic backgrounds such as mature students or international students are also eligible for this program (certain conditions apply).

*Please note these minimum requirements are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed.

**Please note that these prerequisite courses are for Ontario high school students only.

As a student, you can customize your course sequence to reflect your interests and career aspirations, or you can choose one of the seven pre-defined learning paths: cybersecurity, project management, STEM education, technology and public policy, responsible artificial intelligence innovation, UX design, and sustainable design.

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