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	Waterloo Architectural Engineering (Co-op only) OUAC WEA Remove	Windsor Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) OUAC NFB 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	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	75%“75% minimum average”	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	75% minimum average ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70% SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U is recommended +3 more on the program page	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 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	Marks only	Yes You must complete an online supplementary application. More details Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—
First-year intakewhere published	90	—	—
What you study	ArchitectureBuildingCivil Engineering Design	Architecture Design Fine Art Materials Science	Architecture Design English StudiesLandscape & Garden Design
What it is	You study how buildings are designed and constructed, combining architecture with engineering principles like structural systems, materials, and building codes. This program requires you to do co-op work terms alongside your studies, so you alternate between school and paid job placements in design firms or construction companies. It suits students who want hands-on experience in the building industry and prefer learning by doing real projects, not just in classrooms.	This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.	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	architecture	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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