Program Overview
The Architecture at Laurentian University is a MArch programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Architecture and Craft
- Community Building
- Indigenous Design
- Fabrication 1
- Architectural Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For those continuing on after the BAS program at Laurentian:
1. Official transcripts
2. A current curriculum-vitae
3. An overall average of at least 70% (min. GPA 6.0)
4. A 1-2 page letter expressing what research areas they wish to focus upon for graduate work (including any particular professors with expertise)
5. Submission of a Design Portfolio (divided into sections on Culture, Technology, Design, and Professional Practice). This package will be reviewed by the School of Architecture Admissions Committee.
For those applying to the MArch program from outside of the BAS program, forward the following accompanying documentation to the Office of Admissions:
1. Official transcripts, indicating their previous pre-professional architecture degree
2. A current curriculum-vitae
3. A letter expressing what area(s) of design they wish to focus upon at the McEwen School of Architecture for graduate work,
4. Submission of a Design Portfolio for review by the School of Architecture Admissions Committee
5. Any other required documentation (diplomas, TOEFL, publications, etc.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Laurentian University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
