Architecture (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board, this program provides students with opportunities for intellectual growth and the development of individual areas of inquiry by focusing on a critical study of architectural practice, both in its contemporary forms and in its future potential.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Thesis and Research Design; or AR8228 or AR8229 or AR8230. Degree components include: thesis, project, dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a CACB-accredited architecture degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) Resumé/CV Transcripts Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a prospective supervisor in the Department, see list of available supervisors Statement of interest, addressing the proposed research topic and methodologies, motivations and objectives, with bibliographic references (1,500-2,000 words) Portfolio of design work (max. 50MB) Writing sample

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. The application fee is $110 per programme, non-refundable. Applications are made via the OUAC online application followed by document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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