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U of T (St. George)

Architectural Studies

OUAC TLA

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OCAD

Industrial Design

OUAC HID

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to low 90sNot publishedN/A87–93%High 80s to low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • Particular attention is paid to English.
  • 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%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • You must complete the
  • One Idea Supplementary Application
  • .
Usually closes before January 15
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
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published94
What you studyArchitectureDesignLandscape & Garden DesignComputer GamesDesignGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isThis 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.Industrial design is the practice of creating products and objects that people use every day — from furniture and tools to consumer electronics — by combining aesthetics, function, and how they're actually made. You'll learn to sketch, model, and prototype while understanding materials, manufacturing, and user needs. This program suits people who enjoy solving practical problems visually and want to bridge the gap between art and engineering.This program teaches you to design and build complex systems — often combining software, hardware, human behaviour, and business — that solve real-world problems. Unlike a traditional engineering program focused on one discipline, it blends computer science, design thinking, and management so you learn how systems work across multiple fields. It suits students who want engineering skills but prefer understanding how all the pieces fit together and spending time working in industry during their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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