University of Windsor campus

Arts & Humanities

Visual Arts & the Built Environment at University of Windsor

University of Windsor, Canada

Programme overview

Joint program with the University of Detroit Mercy: a B.F.A. in Visual Arts from Windsor and a B.Sc. in architecture from Detroit Mercy. Courses are taught by architects, with internships and projects for non-profit groups, and a master's from Detroit Mercy is possible in one additional year.

Faculty: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years (Honours)  |  Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Studio-based architecture and visual arts education, with over 60% of time in studios.

Career pathways

Architect, building or interior designer, urban planning and revitalization co-ordinator, project and facilities manager, building restoration specialist.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

canada: Course Requirements: Physics/SPH4U, Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U (min. avg. 70%) Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U Note: The VABE program is open to Canadian citizens legally permitted to commute to the United States Minimum Average: 75% Mean Average: 82% | international: You must be a Canadian citizen to take part in this program.

Undergraduate admission points: Fall (September start), Winter (January start) and Spring (May start). Professional programmes (Year 3 Social Work, Year 1 Consecutive Education, Year 1 Nursing, Year 1 Law JD, Year 1 Law Dual JD) have a Fall (September start) intake only.

International undergraduate admissions: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Spring).

Suggested deadlines for full-time undergraduate applicants: November 1 for winter (January start), March 1 for spring (May start), May 1 recommended for transfer and visa applicants and July 1 overall for fall (September start). Late applications are admitted if the programme has availability.

Professional programme deadlines (Fall only): March 15 for Year 3 of Social Work; February 1 for Year 1 of Consecutive Education (apply through OUAC TEAS); March 1 for Year 1 of Nursing; November 1 for Year 1 of Law JD and April 15 for Year 1 of Law Dual JD (apply through OUAC OLSAS). Dates as listed on a page updated January 2024.

International applicants (outside Canada and the US) can apply directly to UWindsor or through OUAC or an authorized educational agent. Recommended deadlines: May 1 for September (Fall), September 1 for January (Winter), January 1 for May (Spring). An international undergraduate offer requires a $2,000 deposit to secure the place.

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

Child Psychology

University of Windsor, Canada

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Undergraduate admission points: Fall (September start), Winter (January start) and Spring (May start

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.