Bachelor of Design [B.Des] Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism
- The Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism is a 4-year program with Honours at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
- Students will learn how to design impacts society and the environment, and how the shaping of space can effect cultural change.
- This program focus on main following areas:
- Measured Architectural Drawing
- Design Thinking
- Design Media
- Material Culture
- Design Theory
- Urbanism by Design
- Students gain practical experience and mentorship in active design-build projects.
- The program revolves around a core design studio sequence that begins with foundational skills and culminates in the design of complex spaces.
- The student to faculty ratio is 18:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Students have the opportunity to enroll in a design-build elective where they will tackle real-world problems, exploring and testing solutions, and then executing them.
- Students in the environmental design program can participate in a mentorship program, lectures, studio reviews, and an annual exhibition of graduating student work.
- The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $33629 | $33629 | $33629 | $33629 |
| Total Fees | $33629 | $33629 | $33629 | $33629 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Graduation from high school
- Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
- At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
Indian student eligibility:
General admission requirements for Indian students are:
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Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
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 to get admission to this program.