B.Des Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism at The University Of British Columbia [UBC], Vancouver Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Bachelor of Design [B.Des] [Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism] From The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1908established year
55887enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]

Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism)

4 years
Full Time
Honours, Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study

$33,897 /Yr

CA$47,079 /Yr

  • 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.
  • The four-year Bachelor of Design degree requires the completion of 133 credits. 
  • The program revolves around a core design studio sequence that begins with foundational skills and culminates in the design of complex spaces. 
  • Additional courses in history, theory, media, technology, and professional practice contribute to a holistic design curriculum.
  • This program focus on main following areas:
    • Measured Architectural Drawing
    • Design Thinking
    • Design Media 
    • Material Culture
    • Design Theory
    • Urbanism by Design
  • You’ll have the opportunity to enrol in a design-build elective where you’ll 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.
  • Students have ample opportunities to combine classroom- and studio-based learning with fabrication experiences, community-based fieldwork, and the opportunity to study or gain work experience abroad through the Coordinated International Experience (CIE) program or the Co-operative Education Program.
  • Over the course of your studies here, you’ll gain invaluable skills in:
    • critical thinking
    • design and visualization
    • a variety of digital media tools
    • communication and presentations
    • project management and organization
  • The Bachelor of Design program is distinctive in Canada in the way it integrates architecture and landscape architecture, producing graduates with a unique skill set that is broadly applicable to many career choices, including architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, lighting design, and other allied fields of design.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$33897 (CAD 47079)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room And Board$8910 (CAD 12375)
Total Cost$8910 (CAD 12375)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

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:

  • 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.


Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of bachelor's and higher secondary degree.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFLIELTS,..etc.

Ranking

202420232022201920182017

QS World University logo
Architecture 43 out of 240 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 8 in Canada 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025)
Documents Deposit Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Mar 2025)
USD 43,968 /Yr
CAD 61,067 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 65
  • Duolingo: 125
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Aug 2024)
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024)
USD 20,683 /Yr
CAD 28,727 /Yr
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st Jan 2025)
Document Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake (14th Feb 2025)
USD 52,560 /Yr
CAD 73,000 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • PTE: 63
  • Duolingo: 120
Priority Application Deadline For Ouac Submission 2025 Intake (20th Nov 2024)
Final Ouac Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Mar 2025)
Document Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st Mar 2025)
USD 41,039 /Yr
CAD 56,999 /Yr
  • PTE: 60
  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (31st Jan 2025)
USD 25,937 /Yr
CAD 36,024 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 65

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UBC Vantage One Excellence AwardScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Philip L. Brocking AwardScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow AwardScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
UBC Donald A. Wehrung International Student AwardScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
UBC Outstanding International Student AwardScholarship per student$ 18,000/Yr$25,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
UBC International Major Entrance ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 14,400/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


Comments


20 Comments
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anna pianga
Hi Am a school principal and would like to study masters in Human Resource Management at UBC. I have degree in Applied Science and a Post Graduate Dipoma in Education. Am from Papua New Guinea, a country North of Australia Am eligible to apply?
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Arman Mulla

No, the University of British Columbia (UBC) does not offer a Master of Science (MS) degree specifically in Human Resource Management.

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grace idachaba
Hello. I am Grace Idachaba from Nigeria. I have completed my bachelors of science in Nursing (4 year course) in Norther Cyprus. I graduated in July of 2023. I have no other experience apart from the internship placements we had during our time in school. This is due to the language barrier we face here (Turkish). Am I still elidgible to apply for the MSc in Nursing program at UBC?
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Karan Gupta

Yes, You can apply for the program. Academic Eligibility are:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

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. For more information, You can check here.

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sharvari bhat
Hello I am Sharvari Bhat from India. I have completed my bachelor's in pharmacy and masters in pharmacology. Have 4 months of work experience in Nivea as a trainee formulator and currently working at Tata memorial cancer research center as a researcher. Kindly guide me for the application procedures
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Karan Gupta

You can apply for admission to UBC through their online application portal. You need to fulfill all the admission requirements and submit mandatory documents on the portal. You can check on UBC admissions

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