Architectural Studies University of Toronto

Overview

The Architectural Studies programme at the University of Toronto provides a comprehensive foundation in the design, history, and technology of the built environment. This undergraduate degree encourages students to engage with architecture as both a professional discipline and a critical cultural practice. By bridging technical skills with theoretical knowledge, the curriculum prepares graduates to address complex challenges in urbanisation and sustainability.

Why Architectural Studies at the University of Toronto?

Students benefit from a unique interdisciplinary environment at the Daniels Faculty, where design thinking complements the university's strengths in the sciences and humanities. The programme offers exceptional experiential learning opportunities, including global studios abroad in cities like Athens and Berlin. Additionally, the Design Research Internship Program (DRIP) allows senior students to gain professional experience within leading Toronto-based design firms.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 63570 per year
• National fee: CAD 6100 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The first two years focus on core fundamentals before students choose a specialist stream in Design, History and Theory, or Technology. Modules may include:

• Architecture Studio
• Visual Strategies
• Contemporary Art Practice and Critical Discourse
• History of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design
• Design of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism
• Parametric Modelling
• Computational Geometry
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Environmental Design

Careers with Architectural Studies

Graduates are well-equipped to pursue professional graduate degrees in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. The broad analytical and visual skills gained also support career paths in journalism, public policy, and cultural enterprises. Many alumni find success in creative media, building-based industries, curatorship, and design-engineering technologies.