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The Ph.D. in Design, Technology and Society in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture integrates design research with disciplines such as the social sciences, the applied sciences and the humanities. The program will advance new models of research-based practice, including the accommodation of Indigenous-focused research practices, that can be implemented in real world settings.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Technology and Society (PhD)

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4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

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Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

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• Afshar, Kourosh (Genital reconstruction and pediatric renal transplant)
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• Ahenakew, Cash (Cultural studies, Higher Education, Indigenous Studies, Leadership and Organizations, Post-colonial studies, Race/ethnicity, Research methodologies, Social justice, Sociology of Education)
• Ahmad, Hassan (transnational tort law; interaction of domestic jurisdiction and liability principles with international law; business and human rights law; Law and political economy)

Related Programs

Same academic unit.

• Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (MASA)
• Master of Advanced Studies in Landscape Architecture (MASLA)
• Master of Architecture (MARCH)
• Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture (MARCLA)
• Master of Engineering Leadership in High Performance Buildings (MEL)
• Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
• Master of Urban Design (MUD)

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Design and Planning (PhD)

The PhD in Design and Planning is intended for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields through independently driven investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

Program details

Admission requirements.

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• PhD in Design and Planning

Expected duration

• 4 to 6 years

The Faculty of Architecture is committed to pursuing research excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. We look forward to involving the next generation of researchers in the shared pursuit of knowledge creation and design excellence.

Research in the Design and Planning program is supported by an array of facilities, including the Architecture/Fine Arts Library, the Dafoe Library Archives and Special Collections, the Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.) other workshops and labs, as well as many regional archives, museums, and cultural institutions.

The Faculty is continually striving to provide additional funding for students to support them through their programs. In past years, the Faculty has awarded approximately $800,000 annually to students through bursaries, scholarships and fellowships.

The PhD in Design and Planning program requires 12 credits of course work, a candidacy examination, a thesis proposal, and a written thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline.

Expected duration:  4 to 6 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

Each student will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours of 7000 level courses.  Appropriate courses will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor, and be approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee Chair.


Candidacy Examination

The candidacy examination includes both written and oral components and is intended to assess the student’s preparedness to pursue the thesis research.

Thesis proposal

Upon successful completion of the candidacy examination, the student proceeds to write and defend a thesis proposal outlining the research questions, rationale, objectives, methods, primary sources, and supporting materials.

Doctoral Thesis

The thesis is a formal comprehensive, written document describing original research completed on a chosen subject. An essential feature of the PhD thesis is the candidate's demonstration of competence to complete a research project and present the findings that constitute a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.

The final thesis submission and examination process follow Faculty of Graduate Studies procedures . 

To qualify for admission to the Design and Planning PhD program, you must have a minimum of:

• with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or equivalent in the last two years of full-time university study (60 credit hours);
• Evidence of appropriate research capability (a Master's thesis or practicum and/or peer-reviewed publications or presentations)
• A record of appropriate experience in professional practice, post-secondary teaching and/or other pertinent accomplishments and activities
• IELTS:  A minimum score of 7.0; Writing score: 6.5
• TOEFL (iBT):  A minimum score of 94, Writing: 22
• Support from a faculty member who has agreed to serve as your advisor

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum  admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

How to apply

Find an advisor.

Review the available Faculty of Architecture PhD advisor profiles , and identify a potential advisor whose research aligns with your intended area of study.
 Email an appropriate advisor an expression of interest. Your initial email must include the following:

• CV providing a clear outline of academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments.
• Statement of intent describing your research interest in 500 words.

Some advisors may additionally request samples of research. If the potential advisor views the research initiative to align with their area, and if their workload allows, that faculty member will notify the applicant that a formal application is appropriate. If there is no response, applicants must assume that the faculty member is not available to serve as an advisor.

Begin your application

The Design and Planning PhD program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• $100 application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• CV outlining academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments
• Dossier of scholarly work, including examples of scholarly writing, as well as creative and/or professional work
• Research proposal and study rationale (5 to 10 pages)
• Statement of funding indicating government sponsorship, fellowships, awards, personal support, and/or other funds provided through a possible advisor;
• A letter (email confirmation is acceptable) of an agreement with a proposed advisor who has agreed to serve as your advisor.
• Proof of English language proficiency , if required

Please read the  Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions  before beginning your application.

Application deadline

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for City Planning reviews applications in March.

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Design and Planning reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Interior Design reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Landscape Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Anthropology reviews applications in March/April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open September 1 of year prior to start term.

Application deadlines

Applications open   up to 18 months prior  to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for History reviews applications in February.

Applications are reviewed on a  rolling basis .

Applications open July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  Committee basis . The Committee for German and Slavic Studies reviews applications in February/March.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis .

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Management reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Physical Therapy reviews applications in April / May.

Applications open  August 1 of the year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Program currently undergoing review, applications will not be opening at this time.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Education reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed after the deadline, with decisions issued in March - April.

Currently not accepting applications to this program.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Human Rights reviews applications in January - March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Law reviews applications in January - March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Nursing (MN) reviews applications in April / May.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Winter applications reviewed in October Summer applications reviewed in February Fall applications reviewed in June

Winter applications reviewed in June Summer applications reviewed in October Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. Once this process is complete, decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April. 

Applications open  July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Social Work reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Music reviews Fall term applications in December / January, and Winter term applications in July.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Occupational Therapy reviews applications in May / June.

Master of Occupational Therapy regular program  applications open September 15 of the year prior to deadline .

Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program  applications open October 1  of the year prior to deadline .

The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please  contact Immunology Faculty members .

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Community Health Sciences reviews applications in March / April.

The name of your preferred supervisor is required at time of application.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Students selected for in-person interview will be notified in February.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Physician Assistant Studies reviews applications in April.

Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 17, 2024 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviews applications one month after the application deadline.

Applications for Pathology MSc are reviewed on a  rolling basis .

Applications for Pathologist Assistant are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Pathologist Assistant reviews applications in April / May. 

The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The Fall 2023 intake has been suspended. The next intake is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2025.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Biological Sciences reviews applications one month after deadline.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Indigenous Studies reviews applications in February and June.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. For those who wish to be considered for scholarships, applications must be received by January 15 of the year in which you're seeking admission.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions Committee for Applied Human Nutrition reviews applications in February.

Les demandes d’admission sont évaluées par un comité . Le comité d’admission évalu les demandes durant les mois de Mars et Avril.  

Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

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Introduction

The PhD in Architecture program supports interdisciplinary studies in areas including architectural history, theory, climate change, and urban studies.

The faculty members listed below are available to supervise PhD students.

Annmarie Adams

Alan Dunyo Avorgbedor

Martin Bressani

Salmaan Craig

Avi Friedman

Samia Henni

Michael Jemtrud

Naomi Keena

David Theodore

Ipek Türeli

Theodora Vardouli

Applicants should identify and contact potential supervisors before the admission deadline in order to discuss the suitability of your research interests. The entire list of faculty in the School can be found  HERE . For a list of current doctoral students and their research topics and supervisors, please see HERE . For complete application procedures, click HERE .

Please note that the PhD program does not prepare a student to become a licensed architect.

Postdoctoral Opportunities

There are currently no open postdoctoral opportunities.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (Ph.D.)

Application, deadline to apply.

• January 3, 2024 : You must make your application payment and submit all transcripts electronically by this date. Note: Transcripts are uploaded only after the payment is made.
• January 10, 2024 : You must submit all other supporting documents (Letters of Reference, CV, Research Proposal, Portfolio, and Writing Sample(s)) by this date.

Submissions are due by 11:59pm (EST; Eastern Standard Time).

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have appropriate academic credentials (a master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design or, exceptionally, in a related field) with an average grade of at least A-. A Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture first professional degree or Master of Fine Arts is preferred, but not required.

Transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted electronically . Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design prior to registration.

Carefully read the Transcripts page for submission instructions.

English Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. The required minimum scores and further details on how to submit test results are listed on the School of Graduate Studies website . This requirement should be met at the time of application.

Applicants must:

• Self-report the test results on the online admission application as instructed and;
• Arrange for the official results to be sent electronically to the University of Toronto by the testing agency. The Daniels Faculty will not approach testing agencies on behalf of an applicant.

Please note: Applicants submitting English proficiency testing may be asked for further demonstration of their English proficiency.

Supporting Documents

Note: All documents being sent or handed in to the Daniels Faculty should clearly indicate applicant number and full legal name of applicant on packaging unless being sent directly from an institution. Once supporting documents are submitted they become the property of the University of Toronto and cannot be returned.

All supporting documents listed below are mandatory and must be submitted with your application. Carefully read the information below for guidelines on each supporting document.

Curriculum Vitae

Letters of Reference

Research Proposal

• Writing Sample(s)

Portfolio (Optional)

There are no page limits or specific requirements; however, we encourage applicants to edit this carefully. It is not recommended that an applicant include their photograph on their CV or any other application materials.

Three letters of reference are required for each application. These letters of reference are submitted electronically on the Online Admissions Application and are only shared among the programs listed on the application. The system will automatically email an electronic submission request to each referee as soon as the reference portion of the application has been saved.  It is highly recommended that applicants confirm referee availability prior to submitting contact details.   All letters of reference  must   be received by the document deadline for the application to be considered complete.

We recommend checking with each referee to ensure they have received the automatic email request. University of Toronto emails will sometimes be blocked by email security filters. If a referee has not received the email, please ask them to check their Junk Mail folder. If they still have not received the request, applicants have the ability to re-send the request through the Online Admissions Application. Do not use this function as a reminder for your referee.

Letters of reference will be part of the official student academic record; they are confidential and applicants/students will not have access to them. For more information, please see  FIPPA and its Application to the University of Toronto . 

A two-page research proposal must be submitted. As the PhD program aims to support emerging forms of design and scholarly practice that address the complex issues confronting the built environment, it is expected that applicants’ research proposals will be in this spirit. In their research proposal, applicants should describe a topic of research that relates to one of the four areas of study ( history and theory , computation and fabrication , health and society , and technology and environment ) as well as initial ideas for how the proposal might go beyond disciplinary lines to take advantage of synergies between these fields. Likewise, applicants are encouraged to describe how skills from prior studies would be developed and applied in this context.

The proposed topic must be congruent with the interests and expertise of at least one member of the Ph.D. Program Faculty .

Writing Sample

Applicants must submit a writing sample, in the form of a substantial research paper or publication. The writing sample must be submitted electronically   and should demonstrate academic communication skills. Writing samples must be limited to 10 pages or less.

Applicants who feel a visual representation of work is required to support their research proposal have the option to portfolio of work. The portfolio  must be limited to 12 pages or less.

• Save file name as Lastname_Firstname_PhDPortfolio and send as a single PDF file
• Clearly indicate your full name (as it appears on your online application) in your email and on your portfolio
• Clearly indicate your full application number

Supervision

Supervisor Preference 

As part of the application, applicants are required to list three choices for a preferred Primary Supervisor from the Daniels ALD PhD Core Faculty List   and submit a brief description of how their research interest is congruent with the interests and expertise of these faculty members.

Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application, however, we strongly recommend that you contact potential supervisors via email well in advance of the application deadline as it is best to list faculty members who have responded with interest.

Note: A commitment from the potential supervisor is not necessary for application as our students are selected by an admissions committee and not by a single supervisor. This information is gathered for admission purposes only, a supervisor will be assigned to you officially upon admission into the program.

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Architecture, Landscape, and Design, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design advances research and scholarship addressing the social, environmental, historical, physical, and technical questions of design and the built environment. The program is based on existing areas of faculty expertise and research within the John H. Daniels Faculty. This structure allows for cross-disciplinary study and collaboration that is not found in comparator programs. Additionally, the program is the first of its kind in Canada and will raise the profile of landscape architecture within the professional world and within academia by integrating it within the study of architecture and design at the doctoral level. The program will enable research in landscape and related topics that will engage advanced study in architecture and urban design. It will begin to meet the demand for research that addresses problems across the design disciplines including environmental and ecological quality from historical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives. One of the foci of the program is to contribute to emerging forms of design and scholarly practice that address the complex issues confronting the built environment.  It will also address a need for advanced specialized research within the design disciplines. Graduates will be grounded in a research informed practice that will transcend current disciplinary boundaries and position them to engage and lead the emerging, broader discussion, outside and between the specific design disciplines.  They will become traditional academics, consultants, and leaders in diverse fields, such museums and other cultural institutions; non-profit organizations; government; finance; and the consumer market.

Potential applicants will hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design. Students will complete 12 half-credit courses, a two-part comprehensive exam, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation.  The PhD is designed to be completed in four years.

Architecture (MArch, PhD)

Part of The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

Program Overview

Format : Full-time

Degree Earned : Master of Architecture (MArch) or PhD in Architecture

Students in this program reimagine, redesign and reevaluate the built environment, with support from world-class faculty, peers and industry partners. The Master of Architecture (MArch) is fully accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. This program prepares students for professional licensure and provides opportunities for intellectual growth and critical study of practice in its contemporary forms and future potential. The PhD in Architecture is for students wishing to make an original and significant contribution to disciplinary knowledge through design-driven research and creative scholarship.

At a Glance

Admissions information.

• Completion of a BArchSc degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Statement of thesis intent
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency requirement
• Completion of a CACB-accredited architecture degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)
• Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a prospective supervisor in the Department, see list of available supervisors
• Statement of interest, addressing the proposed research topic and methodologies, motivations and objectives, with bibliographic references (1,500-2,000 words)
• Portfolio of design work (max. 50MB)
• Writing sample

More information on  admission requirements . Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. 

Program-specific requirements

Tuition and Fees

For detailed fees information visit  Fees by Program .

Research Areas

• Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
• Architectural Representation
• Architecture and Pedagogy
• Design Methods and Experimentation
• Emerging Technologies
• Food Security
• Health and Wellness
• Heritage Conservation
• Interactive Architecture
• Low-energy Housing
• Responsive Architectural Systems
• Sustainable Design
• Urban Ecology
• Wood Architecture

Sample Courses

• Intensive Research Studio
• Seminar in Critical Practice
• Thesis Research and Critical Project
• Dedicated studio and seminar space
• CAD Lab with 40 workstations and additional computers in studio
• Digital Fabrication Zone: 3D printer, laser cutters, CNC router, vacuum former, mini robot
• Full wood workshop

Graduate Admissions

Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office 11th floor, 1 Dundas St. W Toronto, ON Telephone: 416-979-5150 Email:  [email protected]

Program Contacts

Dr. Paul Floerke Graduate Program Director Dipl.-Ing., Dr.-Ing., Architekt AKNW DE, MRAIC Research areas: Architectural Education, Architectural Design and Building Construction Architectural Theory, Planning Theory, Sustainable Architecture, New Wood Architecture Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 554895 Email: [email protected]

Mimi Lam Graduate Program Administrator Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 552676 Email: [email protected]

“The most important aspect of a master’s degree in Architecture is the potential to explore individual areas of inquiry that are important to the student.” David Campbell, MArch graduate

Student Profile:  Greener Living  (external link) 

Matthew Ferguson (Architecture MArch alumnus) hopes to change the way we live.

See curriculum, course descriptions and important dates for the Architecture MArch and PhD.

Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.

Future graduate students

The professional Master of Architecture degree prepares graduate students for entry into the profession of architecture. It offers an extension of the knowledge base required of practicing professionals to students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in Architecture from an accredited university program.

Combining elements of a professional master's program and a research-oriented master's program, the Waterloo Master of Architecture offers a unique opportunity to engage in self-directed research and develop a minimum three term independent research and design thesis while completing the required coursework for professional preparation. The program supports the development of critical thinking in architecture. While it introduces students, through coursework, to the ethical, legal, administrative and practical aspects of the profession, the program builds upon a firm commitment toward architecture as a cultural act and practice. As such, the Waterloo MArch professional degree focuses on preparing students for a future that can only be constructed with the accumulated material of our collective cultural histories. Balancing technological innovation with techniques and knowledge drawn from vernacular architecture, and contemporary questions with academic rigour and historical study, Waterloo’s goal is to inflect positive change in future architects’ capacities’ to act and think.

Options available to graduate students include - co-op opportunities, international research travel, a term in the Rome studio, and the University’s Water Program and Structures Certificate. With the support of our community of internationally-recognized faculty, staff, and students, students have the opportunity to position an architectural design and research thesis in relation to complex contemporary situations informing future architectural practice. 

Please note that faculty do not directly admit students.  All inquiries about admission should be sent to  Architecture Grad Info . 

Degree Options

Master of architecture.

The Master of Architecture is a two-year degree program. The program accepts applicants from pre-professional architecture programs, in which students are expected to have completed the majority of the courses required for professional accreditation. Students holding a pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) from the University of Waterloo (or an equivalent degree to the BAS from another university) can complete the Master of Architecture degree requirements in a minimum of three terms and up to a maximum of six terms.  All other students with a pre-professional Architecture degree admitted into the Master of Architecture will be required to complete two terms of transitional coursework in preparation for the thesis year and are expected to complete degree requirements in a maximum of six academic terms.

Intake for the program is in the Fall term only. 

Master of Architecture (Water)

The University of Waterloo offers a unique research-based Masters and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) collaborative program in Water. This program, jointly offered by ten departments across the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics and Science, is intended to promote multi- and inter-disciplinary perspectives related to water. The goal of the program is to supplement disciplinary (specialist) training offered in individual departments with perspectives from a variety of water-related disciplines. Students graduating from the collaborative program will be better equipped to work in multidisciplinary teams to solve increasingly complex water issues.

Master of Architecture with Structures Certificate Program

The Structures Graduate Certificate curriculum gives students an opportunity to study structural engineering concurrently with their pursuit of the Master of Architecture degree at the University of Waterloo. The structures certificate requires students to complete eight courses in Civil Engineering at the undergraduate level. It does not give students accreditation or professional designation in Structural Engineering or Engineering. 

Please note that students who enroll in the Master of Architecture program with the Structures certificate are permitted to take three additional terms to complete the coursework requirements.

How to Apply

The application process at Waterloo is managed electronically.  Applicants are required to complete the online application form. 

A non-refundable application fee  applies. 

The online application requires 1 - 2 business days for processing and then an account will be created for you in Quest, the student information system. 

You will then be sent an email with instructions on how to upload your documents. 

For complete details on the University of Waterloo application requirements please visit Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs .

Admission requirements

• A four-year, honours pre-professional undergraduate Architecture degree or professional Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minimum overall average of 75% (B)

International applicants should refer to the International Student Admissions Guide to verify International equivalency requirements.

Additional admission requirements:

• Applicants being considered for admission to the Master of Architecture may be required to verify English Proficiency which may include a written exercise or interview as instructed by the School of Architecture. Details will be communicated when required after initial assessment of applications is complete. This is an additional departmental requirement and not a substitute for the English Language Proficiency examination.

Application documents

• Online application form
• Two academic letters of reference – Referees will be emailed to complete and submit the official University of Waterloo Graduate Studies Reference form.
• Supplemental Information Form which includes statement of your proposed research interest (form available on Applicant Quest)
• Portfolio (uploaded electronically to Applicant Quest account)
• Academic transcripts  from each post-secondary institution attended (past or current) showing all courses and marks, along with the transcript legends/keys/grading scales uploaded using Quest. Degree certificates (if obtained) must be uploaded with the transcripts.

Applicants are required to submit an English language proficiency (ELP) examination score unless any one of the following conditions is met:

Completion of 3 or more years of post-secondary education or completion of a graduate degree at a Canadian institution or university 

Completion of 3 or more years of post-secondary education or completion of a graduate degree at a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, as indicated on the  ELP exemption list

You have been employed for at least 3 years in a position in which English was the language of business in a country listed as “all exempt” on our  ELP exemption list

* Students holding a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree from Waterloo are not required to submit a portfolio. Additionally, Waterloo transcripts are not required but you must declare your University of Waterloo studies on the application.

Application deadline

January 15 (for admission in September) - all application documents must be uploaded to Quest by February 1.

The Master of Architecture program starts each year in the Fall term.

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolios should be submitted in a single PDF document of no more than 50 pages or 30MB, formatted on 8.5x11” pages horizontal format. The design and format of the portfolio should be kept simple so that it can properly illustrate the projects within without obscuring or overpowering them.

The purpose of the portfolio is to show creative and critical thinking, as well as a developed architectural ability. Applicants should include art and design work that illustrates those characteristics. The portfolio work itself should illustrate the concepts and ideas that applicants are mobilizing in their work, not simply technical ability. In order to make the ideas of the portfolio works clear, applicants should include a one paragraph description of each work, and caption all drawings where explanation is required. 

The work that applicants can show could have been done in previous undergraduate architecture degrees, as well as work done in offices, or independently. Any collaborative work must be clearly labeled with the names of all collaborators and  an outline of the applicant’s role in the collaboration. Any work done in an office under the supervision of a senior architect must include the name of the firm, that of the supervising architect, and a description of the role the applicant performed in the project. All images in the portfolio not produced directly by the applicant must clearly credit name of the drawing’s author.

All portfolios must be uploaded to Quest by February 1 following the formatting requirements above.   Please do not mail a hard copy.  

Additional Information

Tuition and fees.

For information on tuition and incidental fees visit Student Financial Services .

The Master of Architecture is a Coursework/Research based program. Fees are assessed on a term-by-term basis.

Funding/Scholarship Information

Teaching assistantships/research assistantships.

Teaching assistantship (TA) positions are open to graduate students in good standing in the Master of Architecture program. The School of Architecture will make information about the TA positions available to graduate students prior to the start of each academic term. Applications will be required on a term-by-term basis.

There may be Research Assistantship opportunities within the School of Architecture, dependent upon Faculty member grant funding and requirements.

Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS-M)

These scholarships are awarded to top domestic (Canadian and permanent resident) students. The value of these awards ranges from $17,500/year to $35,000/year. The competition for these awards is administerd once per year normally in the Fall with applications due by the beginning of December. 

Detailed information including the application deadline is available on the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs external awards web page.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based scholarship. Students in all disciplines of academic study are eligible to apply. Students must apply for the OGS at the institution where they want to hold it. For more information and how to apply, visit the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs  Ontario Graduate Scholarship web page. 

Loans, Bursaries, and Other Assistance Programs

OSAP provides various types of assistance based on financial need to eligible students.

For full details on OSAP and out of province student loans visit Student Awards and Financial Aid . 

University of Waterloo Bursaries and Assistance

Waterloo provides a variety of bursaries for students who find themselves in financial need, including Graduate Birth and Parental Leave, Research Travel Assistantship, and Day Care Bursaries. For additional busaries, emergency loans, and graduate scholarship resources please visit the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs  financial need funding web page or the database web page .

University of Waterloo Awards

The Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs office provides information about scholarships and financial aid , and maintains a searchable database of awards for which you may be eligible.

International Student Funding

Please visit the International Funding  page for information on bursaries and scholarship opportunities. Please note the Master of Architecture is not an eligible program for the International Master and Doctoral Student Awards.

Accommodations

The School of Architecture is located in Cambridge, Ontario. There are no residences operated by the University of Waterloo; students live in private housing accommodations. Visit Off-Campus Housing for local rental listings.  

How to Apply (Non-Degree)

Cacb non-degree applicants.

The Professional Practice course  (ARCH 655) offered by the School of Architecture, University of Waterloo is open for admission to professionals seeking certification through the Canadian Architecture Certification Board (CACB).

Applicants applying for the Professional Practice course, must have a letter from the CACB confirming further studies are required as part of the academic qualification assessment. This letter must be uploaded with your application documents.  

ARCH 655 -  Architectural Practice: Ethics, Professional Liability and Business is offered once per calendar year as a block course in the month of April.  

Deadline to apply : October 1.

The application process at Waterloo is managed electronically.  Applicants are required to complete the online application form .

A non-refundable application fee applies. 

After your online application has been received by Waterloo, an account will be created for you in Quest, the student information system. You will then be sent an email with instructions on how to upload your documents. 

Required Application documents:

• Online application – Select program – Architecture part-time, non-degree
• CACB confirmation letter
• Current R ésumé
• Academic transcripts  from each post-secondary institution attended showing all courses and marks, along with the transcript legends/keys/grading scales uploaded using Quest. Degree certificates must be uploaded with the transcripts.
• English Language Proficiency certification Applicants who have not completed three or more years of post-secondary work at a Canadian institution, or at an institution, at which English was the language of instruction, will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency. Refer to the Discover Graduate Studies webpage for acceptable tests and requirements.
• Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status

Deadline to apply:  October 1.

Non-degree students are assessed part-time tuition fees at the Research or Coursework Master rate.  For up to date information on Graduate fee schedules visit Finance-Student Accounts .

Accreditation information

The professional Master of Architecture in conjunction with the pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree from the University of Waterloo compromises an accredited professional education.

In Canada, all provincial/territorial associations/institutes/orders recommend a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. In Canada, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole agency authorized by the Regulatory Organization of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture for the purposes of architectural licensure. The CACB recognizes two types of accredited degrees offered at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture: the Master of Architecture (professional) and the Bachelor of Architecture (pre-professional). A program may be granted a six-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on its degree of conformance with established educational standards.

Master’s degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree, which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.

The program in Architecture at the University of Waterloo received accreditation for a 6-year term by the  Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)  in 2017. The program is scheduled for its next review to continue maintaining its accredited status in 2024.

View the 2017 Visiting Team Report.

Guide to Program and Student Performance Criteria .

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Toronto Is The Laboratory: TMU Launches 'Revolutionary' PhD In Architecture

Toronto metropolitan university (tmu) is taking what it calls a “revolutionary” approach to architecture, announcing a new, forward-thinking phd program at its department of architectural science..

April 08, 2024

Calling all aspiring architects! Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is taking what it calls a “revolutionary” approach to architecture, announcing a new, forward-thinking PhD program at its Department of Architectural Science. What makes it so special, according to the downtown Toronto university, is that it’s the only PhD in Canada that truly centres the design process as a form of research, joining other institutions like Harvard University and University College London. This means that research happens through design as a multifaceted mode of discovery; the architectural design processes will serve as both the subject and method of research itself. So, as opposed to a textbook style of learning, the City of Toronto will essentially act as a laboratory for students, with the program designed around active scholarship and public engagement.

“The program engages questions of how architectural knowledge is produced and mobilized for positive societal change,” says Professor Lisa Landrum, chair of TMU’s Department of Architectural Science. “It treats design as not just a task of problem-solving, but an open-ended process of discovery – finding out what is possible, desirable, and best. Architects can’t just apply received wisdom to produce a good result, or problem-solve through data analysis.”

As a creative and collaborative process, Landrum says architectural design is not a straight-forward, linear procedure. “We’re always dealing with particular situations and dynamically complex circumstances involving cultural diversity, local history, technological change, ecological precarity, economic limits, socio-political challenges, and happy accidents,” says Landrum. This is especially true in a vibrant and multifaceted city like Toronto.

“Researching how design navigates this complex diversity is central to the program,” says Landrum. “The program gives students space to ask open questions like, ‘How can we invent new ways of visualizing and communicating complexity to help communities discover the best design strategies and solutions?,’ ‘How can architecture be reimagined as an embodiment of cultural knowledge?,’ and, ‘How can we build thriving communities, while advancing our understanding about what helps people thrive?’”

When it comes to Toronto, how the program will utilize the city, says Landrum, will depend on the unique questions and curiosities that students bring to the program, and on opportunities that may arise.

“Essentially, we aim to use the city as our classroom, using public forums and interactive exhibitions as devices of research experimentation and dissemination,” says Landrum. “Some research happens in isolated labs and specialized archives. Architecture operates in the public realm. TMU is one of Canada’s most urban-integrated campuses. We want to use that to our advantage. We aim to make architectural research accessible and meaningful to everyone by engaging people in the research. Hopefully, this will empower people to participate in the development and design processes affecting their own communities.”

PhD students will investigate a wide range of topics and techniques, from drawing and modeling, to interactive installations and prototypes, to embodied and enactive performances.

Shaking up Toronto’s architecture and design industry, the program will generate new forms of collaboration between architectural researchers, designers and diverse partners in industry, arts, government, and community, says Landrum. “Outcomes of this program will not only sit on library shelves as eloquent theses, but be mobilized through public exhibitions, community events, open displays, and civic programming,” says Landrum. “We will engage architecture as a form of agency and advocacy for public good and cultural meaning.”

The ideal candidates for the program are curious, experimental individuals who are committed to rigorous inquiry and transforming the architectural profession for the good, said Landrum. "This doctoral program will become an invigorating force for the discipline and a forum for reimagining what's possible in architecture."

The Department of Architectural Science will welcome its inaugural cohort of PhD students in fall 2024. In the meantime, TMU's programming isn't the only thing expanding; the school is currently working on plans to add a glossy new Student Wellbeing Centre to its real estate and purchased two downtown Toronto sites for campus expansion last June.

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