Master's degrees in Architecture in Canada

The Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) program at Centennial College allows qualified graduates with a university degree in architecture (including those from foreign universities) to gain direct admission into the third semester of the three-year Architectural Technology program and receive their diploma in four academic semesters.   

Centennial College's Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. For example, as an employee of an architectural firm, where you will apply your technical knowledge and skills to create building designs, analyze building code requirements, prepare construction drawings, and carry out contract administration tasks.  

The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture at McGill University offers a professional Master of Architecture program, a post-professional Master of Architecture program, and a Ph.D. program.

Construction Engineering Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology will provide you with a broad knowledge of the management, estimating and technical aspects of construction, with a primary focus on commercial and residential buildings and related support industries.

The Urban Studies program from Simon Fraser University  is a small, interdisciplinary graduate program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences located at the Vancouver Campus.

City Planning from University of Manitoba focuses on studio-based, hands-on, experiential learning. Throughout the two-year program, students work with governmental, non-profit and Indigenous clients to address real-life planning issues.

The Master of Architecture is a professional graduate degree from University of British Columbia, leading to certification with the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. It is a highly demanding three-year program that includes design studios alongside courses in history and theory, technical and material systems, and design media.

Architecture is a challenging, well-rounded discipline. By studying architecture at Dalhousie University, students develop their artistic skill, knowledge of history and technology, social and cultural awareness, and critical imagination.

The School of Architecture at University of Waterloo is a leader in design education and research.

Urban and Regional Planning from Queen's University allows our students to develop the knowledge and skills they require to become leaders in the planning field and to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving urban environment.

Construction Management (Optional Co-op) from Conestoga College is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively initiate, plan, control and commission construction projects.  

The Landscape Architecture program of University of Guelph is a diverse and rewarding design profession.

The dual degree option is a four-year program to pursue the Architecture and Landscape Architecture program at University of British Columbia at the same time. The dual degree is certified with both the Canadian Architectural Certification Board and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.

Landscape Architecture from University of Manitoba is a design practice that is deeply rooted in ecological thinking and sustainable actions. Through design, planning or management landscape architects contribute to healthy environments and communities in collaboration with other designers, scientists and the public.

Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa  combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

The Master of Urban Innovation (MUI) at the University of Toronto is a 20-month professional master’s program for students interested in urban issues and economic development. 

Interior designers emerging out of Interior Design from University of Manitoba have an established reputation for successful collaboration in the building industry. Areas of expertise in the department include universal access, cultural theory, design theory, design education, lighting, work environments, human comfort and profession-based research.

The Art and Architectural History MA program offered at Carleton University is unique in Canada in its unrivalled ability to combine classroom work with on-site training at national museums and related institutions. 

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland offers thesis-based graduate programs leading to master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering. The graduate programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science have grown tremendously in the past few years