4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)” | 75% | Not published“N/A” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Co-op | No | Available | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | ArchitectureDesignLandscape & Garden Design | ArchitectureDesign | Architecture | ArchitectureDesignFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden Design |
| What it is | 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. | You study the creative and technical side of designing buildings and spaces, learning to sketch ideas, understand how structures work, and use design software. This program includes mandatory work terms where you apply classroom learning to real projects with architecture and design firms. It suits people who enjoy solving visual problems, thinking in three dimensions, and want hands-on experience before committing to a full architecture degree. | Architectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | architecture | architecture | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo | OCAD University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Architectural Studies – Conservation and Sustainability78%+
- Architectural Engineering (Co-op only)83–90%+
- International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design83–90%+
- Architectural Studies – Urbanism75–77%+
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) HonoursNot published+
- Architecture (Co-op Only)83–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.