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Architectural Studies at Laurentian University

BAS (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) · Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture (McEwen School of Architecture) · Sudbury campus

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What average do you need for Laurentian Architectural Studies?

The school says

A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses

A minimum, not a typical admitted average

Entering average in this program group

86.5%

Architecture and planning at Laurentian, first-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 33% came in at 90 or above. Official figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the whole group, not only this program.

Length and co-op

4 years

Co-op: Yes, required, 2 work terms

What courses do you need?

Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.

Required: One Grade 12 U/M English course (ENG4U or another 4U/4M English)
Two Grade 12 4U/M Math courses

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U

Is there a supplementary application?

Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.

Required: PortfolioDue 7 February 2027
Required: Statement of interest (500 to 1000 words)Due 7 February 2027

See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.

How much does Laurentian Architectural Studies cost?

For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.

Tuition, first year

$9,903

Books and supplies

Not published

School's estimate

First year, all in

$22,700 to $22,900

Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies

Whole degree, all in

$83,800 to $84,300

4 years, rent after first year

Tuition: $9,900 first year, $39,600 in all
Student fees: $1,100 to $1,300 first year, $4,500 to $5,000 in all
Residence and meals: $11,700 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year: $28,000 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Greater Sudbury, $778 a month

What careers does Laurentian Architectural Studies lead to?

Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.

Where else can you study architecture and design?

The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.

Program	School says	Tuition
Architectural ScienceTMU, Ontario	90%+	$9,742
Architectural StudiesToronto, Ontario	High 80s and above	$6,100
Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario	78%	$9,806
Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario	78%	$9,806
ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario	Individual selection from the mid-80s	$9,322
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design: Experiential Learning (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario	75% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program)	$8,421
Game Design and DevelopmentLaurier, Ontario	Mid 70s	$6,180
Landscape ArchitectureGuelph, Ontario	No average published	$9,429

Where these numbers come from

Admission average: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
Tuition: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
Residence: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab) (from an archived copy, 15 March 2026 (opens in a new tab))

How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.

Careerhelp is not affiliated with Laurentian University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.