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Study Architecture in Canada

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. Teacher training

    Urban Studies (Co-perative Education program)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  2. Diploma

    Architectural Technology, School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, Advanced Diploma, 3 years/ 6 semesters, Morningside Campus (Full time)

    Centennial College 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  3. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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  4. Other programmes

    Ground Disturbance - SETI-Level 2

    Southeast Regional College 🇨🇦 Assiniboia, Canada

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  6. Other programmes

    Urban Forestry Technician (Full-Time Program)

    Fleming College 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Canada

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  7. Master

    Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  8. Master

    Master of Architecture (M.Arch.); Post-professional (Non-Thesis) — Urban Design and Housing (45 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  9. Other programmes

    Urban Design

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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  10. Other programmes

    Architecture (Science of)

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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  11. Other programmes

    Urbanisme

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

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  12. Master

    Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.); Urban Planning (Non-Thesis) — Urban Design (66 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  13. Bachelor

    Environmental Design, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Environmental Design, UBC Vancouver

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  15. Other programmes

    Renaissance Art & Architecture (Fall course)

    Luther College 🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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  16. Other programmes

    Urban Design (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  17. Master

    Master of Architecture (M.Arch.); Post-professional (Non-Thesis) — Architectural History and Theory (45 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  18. Other programmes

    EHEA degree in architecture (Barcelona & Tarragona)

    University of Québec at Rimouski (UQAR), Campus de Lévis 🇨🇦 Lévis (Québec) Canada, Canada

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  19. Master

    Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.); Urban Planning (Non-Thesis) — Transportation Planning (66 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  20. Other programmes

    Sociology and Urban Studies

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  21. Other programmes

    Urban And Regional Planning

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  22. Other programmes

    Infrastructure

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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Study Architecture in Canada – facts and figures

In Canada, 39 universities and colleges offer 131 Architecture programmes: 27 Bachelor, 23 Master and 5 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Calgary. Institutions with the widest choice: Carleton University, McGill University and Ryerson University.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 131 Architecture programmes at 39 institutions in Canada. Popular cities include Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, Quebec.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in Canada?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Carleton University, McGill University, Ryerson University, University of Calgary and Laval University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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