Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Established in 1972 as Canada's first graduate program of its kind, it uses project-based, studio-focused learning and accepts applicants from design and non-design backgrounds.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture | Department: Department of Landscape Architecture | Duration: 2 years for applicants with a bachelor's in Landscape Architecture or BEnvD (Landscape + Urbanism option); 3 years for others | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September); Winter applications considered case-by-case | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Students complete 39 to 69 credit hours depending on academic background. Sample courses: Studios 1-4 (LARC 7510-7540), Design Research (LARC 7040), LA History + Theory (LARC 7250), Digital Mapping + Analytics (LARC 7500), LA Construction (LARC 7560), Ecology + Design (EVLU 3004), Plant Ecosystems + Design (EVLU 4008).

Career pathways

Over 450 students have graduated, many holding senior positions in the profession. Accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC) and recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects' accreditation board.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. English proficiency if required: IELTS 7.0 Academic, TOEFL iBT 94 (20 per section), TOEFL iBT 2026 5.0. Requires application fee, transcripts, CV, two reference letters, statement of intent (max 750 words), and a portfolio (max 20 pages, under 20MB). A supervisor is not required at application.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

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