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Arts and Humanities

OUAC EA

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Arts

OUAC QA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s78%78% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s83–87%Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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.
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • English, ENG4U
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • You must complete an online supplementary application.
  • More details
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Application deadline: March 1
  • Portfolio deadline: March 5
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Fine Arts will need to submit a portfolio.
  • For the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), students must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest by February 28, 2026.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published974
What you studyArchitectureDesignEnglish StudiesLandscape & Garden DesignArchitectureDesignEnvironmental StudiesHistoryAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesAboriginal StudiesClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it isThis 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.You study how to design and restore buildings while minimizing environmental impact, combining architecture, history, and ecological design. This program emphasizes conservation of existing structures and sustainable materials and methods, setting it apart from general architecture programs that focus mainly on new construction. It suits students interested in heritage preservation and green building who want hands-on experience through co-op placements.Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work.Queen's Arts offers a broad, self-directed undergraduate degree spanning humanities, social sciences, and languages. You choose your own combination of subjects — from English and economics to classical studies and environmental issues — rather than following a set curriculum. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in your field of interest, which suits students who want real-world experience alongside their degree and flexibility in how they structure their time.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyenglishlanguagesphilosophycommunicationscriminologyenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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