Architecture - Master [3 Years]
$18,304 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Architecture [M.Arch]

  • The Master of Architecture is a 3-year program at Carleton University.
  • The university offers a professional accredited Master in Architecture (2-year and 3-year streams).
  • Students have option to choose a two-year or a three-year professional Master of Architecture degree.
  • The 3-year professional Master’s degree is offered for students who do not have an undergraduate background in architecture.
  • The knowledge and skills students gain studying architecture can serve them and society in a wide variety of rich and rewarding ways and lead to a number of satisfying career opportunities in Ottawa or elsewhere.
  • The Faculty Research Highlights are:
    • Research in the C-SALT laboratory focuses on the understanding, application, and invention of the material nature of architecture, construction, and design.
    • Research in the Carleton Immersive Media Studio explores and develops innovative symbiotic relationships between the digital and fabricated 2D and 3D modes of representation.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Tuition Fees $14587 $14587 $14587
Health Insurance $567 $567 $567
Books and supply $900 $900 $900
Other Fees $2250 $2250 $2250
Total Fees $18304 $18304 $18304

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in Marketing, Finance, Arts, Science, Government, Retail, Manufacturing.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed both a Bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a Master’s degree.
  • Or, completed a Bachelor’s degree requiring 4 years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S, or B.Arch).
  • Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
  • Or, complete 3-year UG from an institution accredited by either AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.