4 Best Architecture Universities in Canada

University of Calgary tops our list of 4 Architecture universities in Canada at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Manitoba (#27 in Canada) and Algonquin College (#120 in Canada). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #211 #16 in Canada Canada

University of Calgary

Public University · 1 course in Architecture

ArchitectureMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#211 QS World University Rankings 2026

#16 in Canada

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2Top pick

#27 in Canada Canada

University of Manitoba

Public University · 1 course in Architecture

ArchitectureBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#27 in Canada · by research impact

7,729,839 citations · h-index 643

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3Top pick

#120 in Canada Canada

Algonquin College

Public University · 2 courses in Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#120 in Canada · by research impact

13,898 citations · h-index 59

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4Ranked

#122 in Canada Canada

Durham College

Public University · 1 course in Architecture

Architectural Technology (Co-op option available)

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#122 in Canada · by research impact

12,278 citations · h-index 54

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Calgary at #211 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,809,658 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

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 many public universities offer Architecture in Canada?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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