Program Length: 4 year Bachelors Degree

Location: University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Admissions Req:
2 stages in the Admissons process:
Stage 1: Apply via OUAC by the application deadline….
Stage 2: Limited number of applicants (based on GPA outlined in the admissions requirements) will be invited to proceed to the portfolio interview stage  conducted in-person at the Cambridge campus (or virtually if attending in-person is logistically challenging)

Highlight: The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at the University of Waterloo offers a cutting-edge education, combining design creativity with hands-on experience through paid co-op placements lasting up to four months each! Students work with top architecture firms, design studios, and government agencies across North America and beyond, earning up to $10,000 per term while contributing to real-world projects in areas like sustainable design, urban planning, and digital innovation. While tuition costs vary (and can range into $58,738.00 CAD/year), generous distributions of financial aid, professional designation accreditation and co-op program placements/earnings make this program an accessible path to a global, career-ready architectural education—designed to shape the future of the built environment!

Cost: 250 Canadian Dollars (~$180 USD) to apply; $58,738.00 CAD/year tuition fee (Scholarship Available)