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	OCAD Environmental Design OUAC HED Remove	Waterloo Civil Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WE Remove	U of T (St. George) International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design OUAC TUI Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	Not published“N/A”	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	This program is open to academically qualified international students whose English proficiency test results do not meet the University of Toronto's English-language requirement.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Admission is based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15	Yes You must complete an online supplementary application. More details Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	115	—
What you study	Architecture DesignFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden Design	BuildingCivil Engineering Environmental StudiesGeomatics Engineering	Architecture Design English StudiesLandscape & Garden Design
What it is	Environmental Design at OCAD combines architecture, landscape design, and urban planning to teach you how to shape buildings and outdoor spaces that work well for people and the environment. Unlike a traditional architecture program, it emphasizes the relationship between design and sustainability across multiple scales, from gardens to whole neighbourhoods. It suits students who want to design physical spaces but prefer a broader, more environmentally conscious approach than architecture alone.	You study how to design and build infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, along with surveying land and managing environmental impacts. This co-op stream requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your coursework, alternating between classroom and real engineering jobs. It suits students who want practical hands-on experience while earning, and who are comfortable balancing study and full-time work over five years instead of four.	This is a one-year English and design foundation program for international students whose English skills need strengthening before entering architecture or design studies. You take intensive English classes alongside introductory courses in architecture, landscape design, and visual design to build both language ability and design thinking. It suits international students who have strong potential but need to reach the English proficiency standard the university requires for direct entry into degree programs.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	OCAD University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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