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	TMU Architectural Science (Co-op Available) OUAC SAD Remove	U of T (St. George) Architectural Studies OUAC TLA Remove	York Design (BDes) OUAC YD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90%“90%+”	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”	83–87%“Mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Physics (SPH4U) Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]	ENG4U Particular attention is paid to English.	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Non-academic requirements: Portfolio Usually closes before January 15	Yes You must complete the One Idea Supplementary Application . Usually closes before January 15	Yes Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2026, for guaranteed consideration to this program.Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available. In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. Find out more at ampd.yorku.ca/apply. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	135	—	50
What you study	Architecture Design	Architecture DesignLandscape & Garden Design	Design
What it is	Architectural Science is the study of how buildings work technically and functionally—covering structure, systems, materials, and design—rather than architecture as pure art. The co-op option lets you work at real firms alongside your studies, giving you paid work experience in the field. This program suits students who want to understand the practical side of building design and who value hands-on learning in an actual workplace.	This program teaches you how to design and plan buildings, landscapes, and outdoor spaces, and understand the history and theory behind architecture. It differs from pure design programs because it emphasizes both the creative and technical sides of how buildings and environments are shaped. It suits students who want to study architecture as a discipline before applying to a professional architecture school, or who are drawn to design thinking and the built environment.	A Bachelor of Design teaches you to create visual and physical solutions to real problems, combining art, technology, and user needs. You'll learn design thinking, digital tools, and how to present ideas clearly rather than focusing narrowly on fine art or engineering alone. This program suits people who want to solve practical problems through creativity and aren't sure whether they're more interested in making things or making them look good.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	architecture	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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