Overview

The Architecture program at University of Calgary is supplemented by a very generous scholarship program for the students and offers a comprehensive set of enrichment opportunities, including Block Week courses, the Design Matters Lecture Series, and study abroad programs (Barcelona, Tokyo, and Zurich).

Completing this program

Foundation Year: Required for applicants without a design-related four year undergraduate degree.

Core Courses: Design studio each term; other topics including building science, structures, lighting, theories and more.

Block Week Course: Students will complete a block week course in the week preceding their first term

Additional Courses: Urban Design Theory, Urban Systems, and other electives.

Outcomes

Architect, urban designer, furniture or product designer, historian, academic, theatre/set designer, video game designer, heritage architect, real estate developer, project/construction manager, civil servant.

The course-based Master of Architecture degree is the professional program required for becoming a licensed Architect in jurisdictions across Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Students can also continue their academic studies by pursuing the Master of Environmental Design (MEDes) degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structures for Architects

Design Theories

Leadership in Architecture

Intermediate Architectural Design Studio

Architectural Lighting Design

Building Science and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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145

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of study (a minimum of 20 courses or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Four-year undergraduate degree, ideally with experience in design, the humanities, social sciences, arts, engineering, biological and/or physical sciences – including, wherever possible, studio, laboratory and collaborative learning experiences.

A digital portfolio

A resume/CV

An architectural image paragraph

Applicants must demonstrate successful completion of one or more years of undergraduate-level coursework in four areas: Design, Technology, Graphics, and History/Theory (equivalent to the courses taken in the minor in Architectural Studies, or in the MArch Foundation year)

Three reference letters

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2518 CAD / module

≈ 2518 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

942 CAD / module

≈ 942 CAD / module

Additional Details

Tuition per 3-unit course.

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Architecture.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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