🇨🇦 After Class 12 · 4 years
Bachelors in Architecture in Canada
Design studios, building technology and history, building a professional portfolio. Here's how Indian students get in after Class 12, what it costs and what comes next.
- 4 years
- Tuition CAD 30,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
- Class 12 + English test
- Loan & visa support
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How do I study Architecture in Canada after Class 12?
A bachelor's in Architecture in Canada takes 4 years. You need class 12 marks of about 70–85% with required subjects; English test (maths in Class 12; a portfolio for many universities). Tuition is about CAD 30,000 – CAD 55,000 a year — roughly ₹82 lakh – ₹1.5 crore for the full degree before living costs (proof of living funds as set by IRCC, plus rent of ≈ CAD 800 – 1,800/month). Apply via OUAC for Ontario universities, the university portal elsewhere; January–March deadlines.
Official sources: IRCC — Study permit
Architecture in Canada at a glance
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition (international)
- CAD 30,000 – CAD 55,000 a year
- Tuition for the full degree
- ₹82 lakh – ₹1.5 crore
- Living costs
- Proof of living funds as set by IRCC, plus rent of ≈ CAD 800 – 1,800/month
- Class 12 subjects
- Maths in Class 12; a portfolio for many universities
- Entry
- Class 12 marks of about 70–85% with required subjects; English test
- How to apply
- OUAC for Ontario universities, the university portal elsewhere; January–March deadlines
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
- After graduation
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Overview
Studying Architecture in Canada
Design studios, building technology and history, building a professional portfolio.
Canada offers post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years, co-op programs with paid work terms and three intakes a year.
- Class 12: Maths in Class 12; a portfolio for many universities
- Class 12 marks of about 70–85% with required subjects; English test
- Passport
- Statement of purpose / personal statement
- One or two school recommendation letters
- Proof of funds for the visa
Timeline
Timeline for the 2027 intake
- 01
Class 11–12
Keep marks high in required subjects; take the English test in Class 12.
- 02
Shortlist
Pick 6–8 universities in Canada across ambitious, realistic and safe options.
- 03
Apply
OUAC for Ontario universities, the university portal elsewhere; January–March deadlines
- 04
Offer and funds
Accept an offer, arrange savings or an education loan with a parent as co-applicant.
- 05
Visa
Apply for the Canada study permit.
Universities
Universities we cover in Canada
Graduate tuition shown for comparison; undergraduate fees differ — check each university for Architecture.
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Yes. You need class 12 marks of about 70–85% with required subjects; English test, with maths in Class 12; a portfolio for many universities.
Tuition is about CAD 30,000 – CAD 55,000 a year (₹82 lakh – ₹1.5 crore for the full degree), plus living costs of proof of living funds as set by IRCC, plus rent of ≈ CAD 800 – 1,800/month.
4 years.
Yes — banks and NBFCs fund undergraduate study abroad with a parent as co-applicant; larger amounts usually need collateral.
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length.
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