U of T (St. George) Architectural Studies
University of Toronto — St. George
The published admission average for Architectural Studies at University of Toronto — St. George is 87–93% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code TLA. This program also requires a supplementary application. Applying adds a $102 program fee to the OUAC application fee.
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.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
87–93%
OUAC code
TLA
Study options
Regular
University of Toronto — St. George publishes this as “High 80s to low 90s”
What’s the U of T (St. George) Architectural Studies acceptance rate?
University of Toronto — St. George doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Architectural Studies, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87–93% for September 2027 entry. U of T (St. George) acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U
U of T (St. George)’s own wording
- ENG4U
- Particular attention is paid to English.
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
Also required
- You must complete the
- One Idea Supplementary Application
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What it costs
First-year tuition at U of T (St. George) is $6,220 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($14,460) costs more. U of T (St. George) tuition, program by program
Source: University of Toronto — St. George on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for architecture as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Graduates work as junior architects in design firms producing construction drawings and building information models, or as architectural technologists creating technical documentation. After licensing (3-4 years of supervised work), you become responsible for client meetings, design leadership, and regulatory compliance on projects.
In its favour
- There are real jobs: 4,500 architect positions were open in Canada in 2026, and you can move between cities without losing credentials since licensing is provincially harmonized
- The licensing bump is measurable—licensed architects earn 15-25% more than unlicensed staff at the same experience level
- Long-term income growth exists for those who specialize or eventually run their own practice; senior architects reach six figures
Worth knowing
- You cannot call yourself an architect or sign drawings for 7-10 years after starting university (4-year degree + 2-year master + 3-4 year internship + exams), which delays earning power and independent work
- Entry-level pay is low relative to education: starting salaries are $59,000-$65,000 for unlicensed interns despite needing a master's degree
- AI is automating drafting and technical documentation work right now—the routine parts of junior jobs are being automated faster than new roles are being created elsewhere
- The profession is not known for rapid wealth: starting salaries relative to education length are modest, and you will not get rich quickly from architecture alone
How AI is changing this work
Drafting, code checking, and design iteration—the work that makes up most junior architect jobs—are being automated by AI tools now. AI generates building layouts, produces construction documents, and spots code violations without human input. What remains for humans is client relationships, design vision, and the judgment calls AI cannot make. This reshapes entry-level jobs into lower-skill documentation support unless you position yourself early in visualization, sustainability strategy, or BIM leadership. The long licensing timeline means you will graduate into an architecture field already reshaped by AI, not entering it ahead of change.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Architect in Canada | Job prospects - Job Bank
- 2. 5,470 architect jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. $59-$75/hr Canada Architecture Jobs (NOW HIRING) May 2026
- 4. 2026 Salary Report for Architectural Professionals - RAIC | IRAC
- 5. 4,449 architect jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. 4,447 architect Jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
Deadline reminders
This program needs a supplementary application, and those close before the January OUAC deadline — some in early December. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Architectural Studies.
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