Architecture and design: every university, ranked
Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism at University of British Columbia
BDes (Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism) · School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture · Vancouver campus
What average do you need for UBC Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UBC works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UBC's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
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
- Video interview
- Required
- Creative test
- Required
- Resume
How much does UBC Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $10,000 first year, $40,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $1,700 first year, $5,400 to $6,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,100 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $42,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Vancouver, $1,182 a month
What careers does UBC Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Arts and TechnologySFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| 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 StudiesToronto, Ontario | High 80s and above | $6,100 |
| Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| ArchitectureMcGill, Quebec | Low to high 90s (top 6); low to high 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the mid-80s | $9,322 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario, Vancouver campus; the page loads each degree's requirements from you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) action requirements_load_program)
- Tuition: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (2026/27 Academic Calendar))
- Residence: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab))
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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