VFX Schools in Canada

Algonquin College - Animation

Top-Ranked Animation Training in Canada

Algonquin College in Ottawa offers a three-year Advanced Diploma in Animation, ranked #1 in Ontario and #4 in Canada by ACR. Graduates have a 90%+ hiring rate working at Disney, Pixar, Ubisoft, Warner Bros., ILM, and Mer…

Campus VFX

Canada's dedicated school of visual effects

Founded as Lost Boys School of VFX in Vancouver, Campus VFX is a specialized compositing, FX, and lighting school with campuses in Vancouver and Montreal.

Capilano University - Animation & Visual Effects

Classical Training. Digital Excellence.

Capilano University in North Vancouver offers two-year diplomas in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, and Digital VFX. An Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center with a 20% acceptance rate and 93.3% employment rate within six …

We have over 400 diploma, degree, and certificate program offerings to help launch your career. With more accredited programs, pioneering research projects and partnerships that offer semesters or placements abroad. An e…

Centre for Entertainment Arts - Bow Valley College

World-class entertainment arts training in Calgary

Partnership between Bow Valley College and the Centre for Entertainment Arts in Calgary, offering diplomas in 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Virtual Production, and Game Development.

Concordia University - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema

Concordia University, located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse, comprehensive universities.

Concordia University, located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse, comprehensive universities.

École NAD-UQAC

Montreal's premier 3D animation and digital design school

A campus of Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, École NAD offers a bachelor's degree in 3D Animation and Digital Design in Montreal. Top 35 internationally. Bilingual French/English with strong industry connections in Mon…

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

What will you create here?

Founded in 1925 in Vancouver, Emily Carr is Canada's top-ranked art and design university, offering Bachelor of Media Arts degrees in both 3D Computer Animation and 2D + Experimental Animation.

Fanshawe provides an exceptional education with flexible options. Full time and part time program options to earn a degree, diploma and graduate certificate

George Brown College - Design Arts

Make your career goals a reality at George Brown Polytechnic with our innovative approach to learning and real-world work experience - all in the heart of Toronto.

Make your career goals a reality at George Brown Polytechnic with our innovative approach to learning and real-world work experience - all in the heart of Toronto. With over 200 programs to choose from, we have one that'…

Humber Polytechnic

Toronto's advanced 3D animation diploma with industry advisory board

Humber offers an Animation - 3D Advanced Diploma developed with industry advisors. Students build skills in art, animation, modelling, and visualization. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) - Entertainment Arts

Industry-ready VFX, animation, and game development training

KPU's Entertainment Arts department, in partnership with the Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA), offers intensive two-year diploma programs in Advanced VFX (Virtual Production), 3D Animation and Modelling, 2D Digital An…

Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design

Where Animators Are Made

Established in 1998 by working artists in Toronto, Max the Mutt is a boutique career college offering 3-4 year diplomas in Classical & Computer Animation, Concept Art, and Illustration. Maximum class size of 15, all inst…

For those who share an enterprising mindset, there is no better investment than the one made in yourself.

OCAD University

Canada's oldest and largest art university with Experimental Animation BFA

OCAD University in Toronto is Canada's oldest and largest art university. Experimental Animation program blends traditional and digital media. Notable alumni include NFB legends. ACR #2 in Canada for degree programs.

Red River College - Creative Communications

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 200 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options.

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 200 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options.

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers dem…

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.

Seneca College - School of Creative Arts & Animation

Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario, offers degree, diploma and certificate programs, full- and part-time online and on-campus in the Greater Toronto.

Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario, offers degree, diploma and certificate programs, full- and part-time online and on-campus in the Greater Toronto.

Seneca Polytechnic - Creative Arts & Animation

Embrace Innovation. Challenge the Status Quo.

Seneca's School of Creative Arts & Animation in Toronto offers a nationally ranked three-year advanced diploma with a formal NFB partnership. Ranked #5 in the world and #3 in Canada by ACR. Alumni contributed to Oscar-wi…

Sheridan College

Get Creative.

Canada's top-ranked animation school and the birthplace of its first animation class in 1968, Sheridan has produced nearly 20 Oscar-nominated alumni and over 80 Emmy-nominated graduates.

Simon Fraser University - School for the Contemporary Arts

As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.

As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.

Think Tank Training Centre

Train to join the world's top VFX studios

A specialist VFX training centre in Vancouver offering programs in compositing (Nuke), FX (Houdini), lighting, and look dev. Alumni at ILM, DNEG, Weta FX, and MPC.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - School of Image Arts

Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada

Universite Laval

Formation de pointe en animation et effets visuels

Canada's oldest French-language university (founded 1852) offers a Bachelor of Art and Science in Animation through its Ecole de design, training specialists in 2D/3D animation for games, film, VFX, and motion design.

VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts)

ACR #2 in Canada and #4 worldwide for professional animation training

Founded in 1995 by an Oscar-winning animator, VanArts offers intensive one-year diploma programs in 2D/3D Character Animation, Game Art, and VFX. ACR #2 in Canada, #4 worldwide for professional training 2025.

Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)

100% online animation diplomas with industry mentors

VANAS provides professional animation training entirely online with one-year diplomas in 2D, 3D, Concept Art, and Effects Animation. 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025.

Vancouver Film School

Entertainment Arts Training For Film, TV, Animation, Games

Founded in 1987, VFS offers intensive one-year diploma programs in 3D Animation & VFX, consistently ranked the #1 global animation training program by Animation Career Review for nine consecutive years.

Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

York University - AMPD

Media Arts BFA with VR, motion capture, and virtual production

York's School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design offers a Media Arts BFA combining VR, 360-degree video, interactive games, VFX, and animation. Access to BetaSpace media lab and York Motion Media Studio at Cinespace. A…