All NSCAD campuses closed at noon, February 24, 2024 due to freezing rain. All campuses will reopen at 9 a.m. on February 25.

Visit and Explore

NSCAD University is based in the beautiful coastal city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. A port city that feels simultaneously like an urban centre and a friendly small town, Halifax is home to a lively creative community.

With diverse neighbourhoods, great nightlife, and a seriously impressive art scene—Halifax will charm you, surprise you, and fuel your art-making for years to come.

SPREADING CREATIVITY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA’S CAPITAL CITY.

NSCAD University has three campuses in the heart of Halifax—each with its own unique architecture and atmosphere. The historic Fountain Campus, made up of 19 interconnected former merchant shops, the Academy Campus, set in a charming 19th-century building at the foot of Citadel Hill and the Port Campus, a sleek converted warehouse overlooking the Halifax waterfront.
A CREATIVE COASTAL COMMUNITY FILLED WITH ARTISTS AND MAKERS.

Nestled on the Atlantic Ocean, K’jipuktuk / Halifax is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by incredible natural beauty. Full of diverse neighbourhoods, great nightlife and a seriously impressive art scene—all wrapped up in a quirky Maritime package—the city will charm you, surprise you and fuel your art-making for years to come.

Virtual Tour

VIRTUAL TOUR

With our new virtual campus tour, you can wander our halls, peek into our studio spaces and hear from our current students all from the comfort of your computer.