CANVAS
Canvas Lausanne — Tuition 2026

Our programs
& tuition

Four training paths tailored to every profile and every ambition. All of them lead to a professional portfolio for admission into a top art school.

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CANVAS Programmes

Tuition Fees

Invest in your creative future with our programmes of excellence.

Preparatory

Basic

Visual design fundamentals / Digital creative tools / Work methodology / Building a personal portfolio.

    Registration600 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 790 CHF
    Annual option7'500 CHF

    Intermediate

    Visual design fundamentals / Digital creative tools / Work methodology / Building a personal portfolio.

    • Study-choice guidance / Portfolio geared toward entrance exams
    Registration600 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 1'050 CHF
    Annual option9'900 CHF
    Popular

    Premium

    Visual design fundamentals / Digital creative tools / Work methodology / Building a personal portfolio.

    • Study-choice guidance / Portfolio geared toward entrance exams
    • One-on-one support through the application process / Application file (CV, cover letter...) / Admission interview preparation / Portfolio printing
    Registration1'000 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 1'390 CHF
    Annual option13'200 CHF

    International

    Visual design fundamentals / Digital creative tools / Work methodology / Building a personal portfolio.

    • Study-choice guidance / Portfolio geared toward entrance exams
    • Explore different fields with a flexible schedule / French language classes / Swiss culture immersion / Organised excursions
    Registration1'000 CHF
    Quarterly tuition4 × 4'200 CHF
    Annual option15'900 CHF

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    Your Programme

    Accredited diplomaprogrammes.

    All prices are listed in Swiss francs (CHF). For any questions, contact our admissions team.

    Diploma

    One-year programme

    • Master the fundamentals of your field of study.
    • Get familiar with the key tools and design processes.
    • Build cultural references specific to the industry.
    Registration1'000 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 790 CHF
    Annual option7'500 CHF
    POPULAR

    Foundation Degree

    Two-year programme

    • Build structured know-how and absorb the codes of the profession.
    • Make effective use of manual and digital tools.
    • Develop a solid theoretical and visual culture.

    Year 1

    Registration1'000 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 1'100 CHF
    Annual option10'500 CHF
    Materials700 CHF

    Year 2

    Registration1'200 CHF
    Monthly tuition10 × 1'200 CHF
    Annual option11'400 CHF
    Materials800 CHF
    Year 2

    Bachelor

    One-year programme

    • Acquire advanced creative and technical skills.
    • Apply professional working practices and tools.
    • Build a cultural, theoretical and visual grounding, and cultivate a personal creative outlook.
    Registration1'200 CHF
    Annual option14'300 CHF

    Instalments on request

    Monthly option12 × 1'290 CHF
    Quarterly option4 × 3'800 CHF
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    Free online application. An admissions advisor will get back to you within 48 hours to help define the path that suits your profile.

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