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5 Best Architecture Programs in Canada

5 Architecture courses are taught at 4 universities in Canada; the most common length is Six semesters. The list starts with courses at University of Calgary, University of Manitoba and Algonquin College.

1Master's Degree
UC University of Calgary logo
QS World #211 #16 in Canada Canada

Architecture

University of Calgary — Course OverviewThe Master's in Architecture at the University of Calgary offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Architecture
2Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Manitoba logo
#27 in Canada Canada

Architecture

University of Manitoba — The Bachelor of Architecture program at the University of Manitoba equips students with a thorough understanding of architectural design, theory, and practice. The curric...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Architecture

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Calgary at #211 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Calgary has the largest research record in this group, with 14,809,658 citations and an h-index of 921.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2 diploma, 1 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is Six semesters and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). Algonquin College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Architecture?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), University of Manitoba (#27 in Canada) and Algonquin College (#120 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Architecture course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run Six semesters, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Architecture courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Architecture courses in Canada?

Algonquin College, with 2, ahead of Durham College (1).

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