Major Guide

Architecture & Design Degrees in Canada

This guide covers the main majors inside architecture & design, the kinds of universities that offer them, and where students usually start.

ArchitectureArchitectural StudiesLandscape ArchitectureUrban DesignInterior ArchitectureEnvironmental DesignIndustrial DesignProduct DesignFashion DesignTextile DesignGraphic DesignVisual Communication DesignDigital DesignMotion GraphicsGame ArtUrban PlanningFurniture Design

Canadian Universities With Strong Options

Emily Carr University of Art + DesignGraphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Industrial Design, Product Design University of CalgaryEnvironmental Design (Architecture), Urban Design, Industrial Design, Urban Planning Carleton UniversityArchitecture, Architectural Studies, Industrial Design, Industrial Design (BID)Université du Québec à MontréalGraphic Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Urban Planning Alberta University of the ArtsGraphic Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design University of TorontoArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design McGill UniversityArchitecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture Université de MontréalArchitecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture University of ManitobaArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning OCAD UniversityGraphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design NSCAD UniversityFashion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design University of British ColumbiaArchitecture, Landscape Architecture Dalhousie UniversityArchitecture, Urban Planning York UniversityGraphic Design, Urban Planning Université LavalArchitecture, Urban Planning Toronto Metropolitan UniversityArchitecture, Fashion Design MacEwan UniversityGraphic Design, Visual Communication Design University of WaterlooArchitecture

How to use this guide

Start with the major list above, then compare universities by program strength, co-op, tuition, and admission competitiveness.

Use the live university browser for filters, then save shortlisted programs in Selections.