Architecture and design: every university, ranked
Architectural Studies at University of Toronto
HBA (Honours Bachelor of Arts) · John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design · Toronto (St. George campus) campus
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: TLA
What average do you need for Toronto Architectural Studies?
Majors or options chosen later: Architectural Studies.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
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
- One Idea Supplementary ApplicationDue 1 February 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Toronto 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
- $6,100 first year, $24,400 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,800 first year, $8,000 to $11,200 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,000 to $2,000 first year, $4,000 to $8,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $14,400 to $29,700 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What careers does Toronto Architectural Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.$81kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.$75kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- UX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.$70kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Architectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.$63kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- GIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Interior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.$60kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
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 StudiesLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $9,903 |
| 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: daniels.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: future.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: planningandbudget.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab) (Tables B1 and B2)
- Residence: future.utoronto.ca (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 University of Toronto. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.