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Architecture at University of Waterloo

BAS (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) · School of Architecture (Faculty of Engineering) · Cambridge campus

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What average do you need for Waterloo Architecture?

The school says

Individual selection from the mid-80s

Entering average in this program group

90.9%

Architecture and planning at Waterloo, first-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 63% came in at 90 or above. Official figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the whole group, not only this program.

Length and co-op

5 years

Co-op: Yes, required, 6 work terms

What courses do you need?

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

Required: ENG4U English (min 78%)
SPH4U Physics (min 70%)
One of: MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors (min 70%)
Recommended: Grade 11 or 12 art courses
Independent art studies
Creative and cultural studies such as visual arts and history

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, SPH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U

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: Stage 2 (by invitation, early March): digital portfolio of creative work, short 'About You' surveyDue Portfolio due mid-late March
Required: Interview at the School of Architecture in Cambridge (virtual option)Due April interview period

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

How much does Waterloo Architecture 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

$9,322

Books and supplies

$8,100

School's estimate, 2026-27

First year, all in

$35,500 to $35,900

Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals

Whole degree, all in

$156,200 to $157,800

5 years, rent after first year

Tuition: $9,300 first year, $46,600 in all
Student fees: $1,800 to $2,200 first year, $9,200 to $10,800 in all
Books and supplies: $8,100 first year, $40,500 in allSchool's estimate
Residence and meals: $16,300 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year: $43,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, $908 a month

What careers does Waterloo Architecture 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 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
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: uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab)
Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
Tuition: uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab) (uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab))
Residence: uwaterloo.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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