Architecture at TMU
Yes — architecture is a direct-entry program at Toronto Metropolitan University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Architectural Science (Co-op Available)
90%OUAC SADCo-op availableSupplementary application
Prerequisites
- English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]
What to watch for
TMU is one of the few Ontario universities with architecture open straight from Grade 12. Architectural Science is direct entry at 90%+ — the joint-highest published range at TMU — with co-op available. Interior Design (SIR, 75-80%) is a separate degree.
Architecture at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomanot offered at Algoma
- Brocknot offered at Brock
- CarletonDirect entry75–77%
- GuelphDirect entryNot published
- Lakeheadnot offered at Lakehead
- LaurentianDirect entry75%
- Laurier (Waterloo)not offered at Laurier
- McMasternot offered at McMaster University
- Nipissingnot offered at Nipissing
- Ontario Technot offered at Ontario Tech
- Queen'snot offered at Queen's University (Kingston) as an undergraduate degree
- Trentnot offered at Trent
- U of T (Mississauga)not offered at UTM
- U of T (Scarborough)not offered at UTSC
- U of T (St. George)Direct entry87–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry83–87%
- Westernnot offered at Western University
- Windsorvia Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) (NFB)75%
- Yorknot offered at York
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. TMU’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.