$11,313 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Architecture [M.Arch]
- The University of Calgary offers a Master of Architecture program for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- A course-based master’s degree in Architecture program is usually considered as a final degree.
- This program offers a comprehensive set of enrichment opportunities, including Block Week courses, the Design Matters Lecture Series, and study abroad programs
- Students may be required to complete a foundation year, depending on the background, and consists of an addition to the foundation year which required for students without a design-related 4-year UG degree.
- The Architecture program is consists of 8 foundation year courses, 12 core courses, and 5 elective courses.
- The core course of Architecture program is the conceptual Bases of Environmental Design, other topics including building science, structures, lighting, theories, and more.
- Students also get the opportunities to do some additional courses such as:
- Urban Design Theory
- Urban Systems
- Other Electives Courses.
- Students have to complete a block week course in the week preceding their 1st term of the program.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program in 6 years.
- The mission of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is to foster excellence, creativity, and innovation in graduate education and provides training to empower students for academic and career success.
- The University of Calgary is a research-oriented university ranks 6th in Canada in terms of sponsored research funding and is Top 5 in Canada for research performance.
- The department gets many Federal awards, Achievement Awards, Provincial awards, External awards, etc.
- Job opportunities after the Master of Architecture are Architect, Urban Designer, Game Designer, etc and the average salary goes up to 57,697 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $6182 | $6182 |
| Health Insurance | $248 | $248 |
| Books and supply | $225 | $225 |
| Compulsory Fees | $597 | $597 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4062 | $4062 |
| Total Fees | $11313 | $11313 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 105 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 120 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
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.