Top Universities for Masters in Architecture (M Arch) in Canada

Study Architecture in Canada – Architecture has over the years evolved into one of the most sophisticated professions among the youth. A great passion for buildings complete with an eye for detailing drives individuals into this line of work. A majority of candidates go on to pursue their Masters in Architecture to bring about finesse in their profession.

Canada has emerged as one of the top study abroad destinations among Indians and the international student population. Flexible part-time work options, post-study work permit, and a thriving job market have only pushed the demand to study in Canada northwards. Check out the top universities to study Masters in Architecture in Canada, here.

Best Universities to Study Masters in Architecture in Canada

Here is a list of top universities to study Architecture in Canada.

University	QS World University Ranking 2020	Times Higher Education Ranking 2020
University of British Columbia	51	34
University of Toronto	29	18
McGill University	35	42
University of Montreal	137	85
University of Waterloo	173	201-250
Concordia University	462	601-800
Ryerson University	801-1000	601-800

 * Source: QS Top Universities

Know more about the top universities to study architecture in Canada in detail below. 

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Located in Point Grey, the University of British Columbia comprises of two campuses, one in Vancouver and the other in Okanagan. The main campus in Vancouver is spread across 400 acres of land. The university houses some popular centers like the Chan Centre for Performing Arts, Centre for Interactive Research in Sustainability, UBC Welcome Centre and UBC Centre for Plant Research.

The university offers undergraduate degree programs, postgraduate degree programs, joint academic programs, exchange programs, and distance education programs. The list of subjects includes Applied Science, Architecture, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Philosophy, Anthropology and Ancient Culture, Religion, and Ethnicity. In addition, the university is visited by experienced faculty that takes the students to the work field for exposure.

University of Toronto (U of T)

One of Canada’s leading institutions of learning, the University of Toronto is a global leader in research and teaching and has a significant footprint, both in Canada and around the world. Commonly referred to as UToronto, the university has three campuses: Downtown Toronto (St. George), Mississauga (in the West), and Scarborough (in the East).

According to the fall 2018 statistics published by the university, UToronto has over 14,648 faculty members assigned as active faculty members with teaching/research responsibilities and 5,75,924 alumni around the world. The total enrollment of students as for fall 2018 was 93,081 out of which 70,062, were in-state students and 23,019 were international students, coming from 159 countries and regions.

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McGill University

Named after James McGill, the Downtown Campus is the main campus of McGill University. It is located in Montreal, Québec, Canada, and is divided into the lower campus and the upper campus. Notably, McGill University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various areas of study.

The study subjects offered at the university include biomedical engineering, business analytics, chemistry, chemical engineering, architecture, and anthropology. McGill’s 21 faculties and professional schools offer programs in 300 areas of study. It is to be noted that the students at the university are provided with the required knowledge in their respective areas of study.

University of Montreal (Udem)

Also called UdeM, the University of Montreal is a non-private research institution of higher education in the Québec province of Canada. The main campus of the university is set on Mount Royal, the campus comprises more than 65 hectares of greenery, roads, and paths.

The 13 faculties and schools at the university cover all fields of knowledge, from music to natural science, law, humanities, and health. It maintains 27 healthcare institutions, and 2 associated schools namely HEC Montréal (School of Business) and Poly technique Montréal (School of Engineering. Other than this, it allows students to choose from 600 graduate and undergraduate programs.

University of Waterloo

A public research institution that came into existence in the year 1957, the University of Waterloo offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees along with 190 graduate programs. In addition, the University has 6 faculties and 12 faculty-based schools to administer its academic programs.

Located in the heart of Canada's technology hub, the University offers a great platform for graduates to deepen their work-based learning. This university was also one of the first to introduce the ‘co-op’ or the co-operative programs outside of engineering. Co-op programs combine classroom teaching with practical training methodologies.

Other top universities to study Masters in Architecture in Canada include

• Concordia University
• Ryerson University

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