Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (Ph.D.)

Application, deadline to apply.

  • January 3, 2024 : You must make your application payment and submit all transcripts electronically by this date. Note: Transcripts are uploaded only after the payment is made.
  • January 10, 2024 : You must submit all other supporting documents (Letters of Reference, CV, Research Proposal, Portfolio, and Writing Sample(s)) by this date.

Submissions are due by 11:59pm (EST; Eastern Standard Time).

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have appropriate academic credentials (a master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design or, exceptionally, in a related field) with an average grade of at least A-. A Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture first professional degree or Master of Fine Arts is preferred, but not required.

Transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted electronically . Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design prior to registration.

Carefully read the Transcripts page for submission instructions.

English Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. The required minimum scores and further details on how to submit test results are listed on the School of Graduate Studies website . This requirement should be met at the time of application.

Applicants must:

  • Self-report the test results on the online admission application as instructed and;
  • Arrange for the official results to be sent electronically to the University of Toronto by the testing agency. The Daniels Faculty will not approach testing agencies on behalf of an applicant.

Please note: Applicants submitting English proficiency testing may be asked for further demonstration of their English proficiency.

Supporting Documents

Note: All documents being sent or handed in to the Daniels Faculty should clearly indicate applicant number and full legal name of applicant on packaging unless being sent directly from an institution. Once supporting documents are submitted they become the property of the University of Toronto and cannot be returned.

All supporting documents listed below are mandatory and must be submitted with your application. Carefully read the information below for guidelines on each supporting document.

Curriculum Vitae

Letters of Reference

Research Proposal

  • Writing Sample(s)

Portfolio (Optional)

There are no page limits or specific requirements; however, we encourage applicants to edit this carefully. It is not recommended that an applicant include their photograph on their CV or any other application materials.

Three letters of reference are required for each application. These letters of reference are submitted electronically on the Online Admissions Application and are only shared among the programs listed on the application. The system will automatically email an electronic submission request to each referee as soon as the reference portion of the application has been saved.  It is highly recommended that applicants confirm referee availability prior to submitting contact details.   All letters of reference  must   be received by the document deadline for the application to be considered complete.

We recommend checking with each referee to ensure they have received the automatic email request. University of Toronto emails will sometimes be blocked by email security filters. If a referee has not received the email, please ask them to check their Junk Mail folder. If they still have not received the request, applicants have the ability to re-send the request through the Online Admissions Application. Do not use this function as a reminder for your referee.

Letters of reference will be part of the official student academic record; they are confidential and applicants/students will not have access to them. For more information, please see  FIPPA and its Application to the University of Toronto . 

A two-page research proposal must be submitted. As the PhD program aims to support emerging forms of design and scholarly practice that address the complex issues confronting the built environment, it is expected that applicants’ research proposals will be in this spirit. In their research proposal, applicants should describe a topic of research that relates to one of the four areas of study ( history and theory , computation and fabrication , health and society , and technology and environment ) as well as initial ideas for how the proposal might go beyond disciplinary lines to take advantage of synergies between these fields. Likewise, applicants are encouraged to describe how skills from prior studies would be developed and applied in this context.

The proposed topic must be congruent with the interests and expertise of at least one member of the Ph.D. Program Faculty .

Writing Sample

Applicants must submit a writing sample, in the form of a substantial research paper or publication. The writing sample must be submitted electronically   and should demonstrate academic communication skills. Writing samples must be limited to 10 pages or less.

Applicants who feel a visual representation of work is required to support their research proposal have the option to portfolio of work. The portfolio  must be limited to 12 pages or less.

  • Save file name as Lastname_Firstname_PhDPortfolio and send as a single PDF file
  • Clearly indicate your full name (as it appears on your online application) in your email and on your portfolio
  • Clearly indicate your full application number

Supervision

Supervisor Preference 

As part of the application, applicants are required to list three choices for a preferred Primary Supervisor from the Daniels ALD PhD Core Faculty List   and submit a brief description of how their research interest is congruent with the interests and expertise of these faculty members.

Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application, however, we strongly recommend that you contact potential supervisors via email well in advance of the application deadline as it is best to list faculty members who have responded with interest.

Note: A commitment from the potential supervisor is not necessary for application as our students are selected by an admissions committee and not by a single supervisor. This information is gathered for admission purposes only, a supervisor will be assigned to you officially upon admission into the program.

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Architecture, Landscape, and Design, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design advances research and scholarship addressing the social, environmental, historical, physical, and technical questions of design and the built environment. The program is based on existing areas of faculty expertise and research within the John H. Daniels Faculty. This structure allows for cross-disciplinary study and collaboration that is not found in comparator programs. Additionally, the program is the first of its kind in Canada and will raise the profile of landscape architecture within the professional world and within academia by integrating it within the study of architecture and design at the doctoral level. The program will enable research in landscape and related topics that will engage advanced study in architecture and urban design. It will begin to meet the demand for research that addresses problems across the design disciplines including environmental and ecological quality from historical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives. One of the foci of the program is to contribute to emerging forms of design and scholarly practice that address the complex issues confronting the built environment.  It will also address a need for advanced specialized research within the design disciplines. Graduates will be grounded in a research informed practice that will transcend current disciplinary boundaries and position them to engage and lead the emerging, broader discussion, outside and between the specific design disciplines.  They will become traditional academics, consultants, and leaders in diverse fields, such museums and other cultural institutions; non-profit organizations; government; finance; and the consumer market.

Potential applicants will hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design. Students will complete 12 half-credit courses, a two-part comprehensive exam, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation.  The PhD is designed to be completed in four years.

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The PhD in Environmental Design challenges master’s degree holders to become scholars and through quantitative and qualitative research at an advanced level. Students develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills, synthesize related research findings to create new knowledge in the field, and communicate these findings to those inside and outside the field who will use and apply them.

Program structure.

The PhD program consists of required coursework tailored to the individual's need, followed by a thesis proposal, candidacy exams, thesis research and writing, and, ultimately, an oral examination of the doctoral thesis. The degree is intended for those who are capable of carrying out original research under the guidance of a suitable faculty member and supervisory committee. The PhD typically takes four years to complete. Students must maintain full-time registration status throughout the program.

Supervision

A supervisor drawn from regular full-time faculty cohort in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

Course Work

The PhD in Environmental Design is a thesis-based program designed for students who wish to pursue a research or scholarly career. Courses are generally completed in the first year of the program.

  • APLA 670 Design Research Methods
  • APLA 672 Design Research Writing
  • APLA 674 Design Innovation
  • Minimum 3 units of elective credit, course(s) selected in consultation with the supervisor

Candidacy and Thesis Details:

  • Thesis proposal approved by the Supervisory Committee
  • Written Field of Study Examination
  • Oral Field of Study Examination
  • Submission of a thesis document describing the research
  • Satisfactory completion of the Thesis Oral Examination

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The PhD in Environmental Design is intended for students looking to undertake full-time doctoral research on a specific topic in the fields of architecture, planning or landscape architecture, typically as preparation for an academic career. Students work with faculty researchers in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills, synthesize related research findings, create new knowledge, and communicate these findings for real world application.

The PhD in Environmental Design intakes students once a year in the fall semester. 

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Landscape Architecture (MLArch)

Established in 1972, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch) program was the first graduate program of its kind in Canada. More than 420 students have graduated, many of whom now occupy senior positions in the profession.

Program details

Admission requirements.

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• Faculty of Architecture • Faculty of Graduate Studies

• Master of Landscape Architecture

Expected duration

Program options.

• Cooperative Education/Integrated Work program

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Landscape architecture is a design practice that is deeply rooted in ecological thinking and sustainable actions. Through design, planning or management landscape architects contribute to healthy environments and communities in collaboration with other designers, scientists and the public.

Hands-on education

Project-based learning is a specific characteristic of design education and we consider the Design Studio as the opportunity of synthesizing knowledge with action and learning by doing. We provide a stimulating studio atmosphere and sufficient time to work on designs.

Inspiring facilities

The  Workshop ,  FABLab , CADLab , Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology ( C.A.S.T .) and  Architecture/Fine Arts Library , are superb research facilities with up-to-date and comprehensive technological equipment (digital and analogue).

Thesis and practicum opportunities

All Master of Landscape Architecture students undertake a thesis or practicum. This is an independent study into an approved topic. The purpose of the thesis or practicum is for students to demonstrate that they have mastery of the topic and are fully conversant with relevant literature.  

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The MLArch program is comprised of design studios, lecture/seminar courses and a thesis or practicum.

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: Students with a BEnvD Landscape + Urbanism degree from UM will be charged two years of fees. Fees for students with similar undergraduate qualifications will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Students with a non-design qualification will be charged three years of fees (refer to Graduate tuition and fees ).

Students entering the program are required to complete between 42 and 111 credit hours, depending on academic background. Students with a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a Bachelor in Environmental Design with a Landscape + Urbanism option (BEnvD, L+U) may be eligible to complete their program of study over two years, while other students will take three or more years to complete the program.

Accreditation

The Landscape Architecture program at the University of Manitoba is an accredited program that has met the standards of the  Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC). Programs accredited by the  Canadian Society of Landscape Architects  (CSLA) through LAAC are also recognized by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

Sample course offerings

  • EVLU 3002: Site Planning (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 3000: History of Designed Environments (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 3004: Ecology + Design (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 3012: Site Morphology + Grading (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 4000: Philosophy, Ethics + Aesthetics (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 4002: Construction Materials (3 credit hours)
  • EVLU 4008: Plant Ecosystems + Design (3 credit hours)
  • LARC 7002: Landscape Construction and Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
  • GRAD 7030: Practicum (0 credit hours)
  • LARC 7020: Field Studies (3 credit hours)

Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work program (Co-op/I) Graduate Option

Students must complete two 10-week work terms to have the Co-op/I option acknowledged on their graduation parchment. Each term requires submission of a written report and portfolio covering the work completed for the professional assignment. These are above and beyond graduate course requirements.

To qualify for the Master of Landscape Architecture program, you must have a minimum of: 

  • A four year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • IELTS:  A minimum score of 7.0 on the Academic Module
  • TOEFL (iBT):  A minimum score of 94, with a score of 20 in each of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum  admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

How to apply

A supervisor is not required at time of application. Applications for the MLArch program must be completed online and include several parts:

  • $100 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
  • Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
  • Statement of intent
  • Digital portfolio (PDF Format, maximum size 20MB)
  • Proof of English language proficiency , if required

Please read the  Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions  before beginning your application.

Portfolio requirements

Portfolios are intended to communicate design interests, inclinations, creative abilities and potential. These guidelines are intended to assist applicants with selection of the contents of their portfolio.

The body of work that you include should seek to illustrate creative experience and/or graphic communication skills attained to date. The contents can range from representing your passions and/or hobbies through to the inspirations that led you to pursue your previous field of study. The Admissions Committee is interested in projects that you have done on your own, as well as those done for school assignments or in the workplace.

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects should be included. These projects can be photographed or reproduced digitally and should be accompanied by a brief description. In the case of school work, please include a summary of the project brief, the main aims of the project, the dates and duration of the project and your instructors’ names.

You should also include written evaluations and grades received where available. If group or office work is presented, clearly indicate your specific role in the work. Credits must be provided for all work presented in the portfolio. Please do not include CDs, videos, films, slides, etc. Do not submit unclear or poorly reproduced photographs, reproductions or drawings. Photographs should not be smaller than 100 mm (4”) x 150 mm (6”).

Possible portfolio content 

Your portfolio might include:

  • Written material: poetry, articles, travel journals, research papers, music, etc.
  • Graphic material: photography, sketches, drawings, paintings, or technical drawings, etc
  • Constructed material: photographs, drawings and sketches of built projects – including ceramics, models, sculptures, hobby crafts, instruments, theatre sets, renovations to buildings, objects, cars, and/or photo-documentaries of experiences with building construction.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

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Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. Once this process is complete, decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April. 

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The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please  contact Immunology Faculty members .

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Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 17, 2024 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

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The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The Fall 2023 intake has been suspended. The next intake is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2025.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Indigenous Studies reviews applications in February and June.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. For those who wish to be considered for scholarships, applications must be received by January 15 of the year in which you're seeking admission.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions Committee for Applied Human Nutrition reviews applications in February.

Les demandes d’admission sont évaluées par un comité . Le comité d’admission évalu les demandes durant les mois de Mars et Avril.  

Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

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Landscape architecture, program overview.

The professional Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree, for students new to the discipline, uses intensive studio-based courses to address the design challenges facing urban landscapes today. Complementary lecture and seminar courses in history, theory, technology, and environmental studies provide comprehensive professional training and serve as a forum to examine landscape architecture’s synthetic role in design and planning at scales ranging from the garden to the region.

After a four-session core curriculum, students develop independent research directions that culminate in the final term’s thesis studio. The program’s goal is to develop progressive models for landscape architecture practice: we encourage work that explores and extends the discipline’s ties to the humanities, environmental and social sciences, and engineering.

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Master of landscape architecture, program description.

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a professional program that focuses on urban and regional landscape architecture within a studio-based curriculum. Integrated courses in design; visual communication and modelling; history, theory, and criticism; site engineering and material technologies; horticulture, ecology, hydrology; professional practice and research methods seminars, as well as options for electives, provide a comprehensive professional education in landscape architecture. The program prepares students with a strong base in the fundamentals of the profession, while fostering innovative thinkers able to work collaboratively with allied disciplines, in preparation for becoming the next generation of leaders in landscape architecture.

MLA Program (3-Year Option)

The 3-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

A bachelor's degree (such as BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a minimum average of mid-B.

Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

Coursework. Students must complete a total of 15.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

14.5 FCEs in core courses:

4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

2.0 FCEs: Visual Communication

2.0 FCEs: History, Theory, Criticism

1.5 FCEs: Technology

1.5 FCEs: Environment

1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods

1.0 elective FCE.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W/F/W)

3 years full-time

MLA Program (2-Year: Second-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

The 2-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

An appropriate bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, architectural studies, or environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the design of landscapes and the built environment.

Admission is based on the merits of the applicant's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the admissions committee.

Admission to the advanced-standing option depends upon the student's previous coursework exempting them Year 1 of the MLA curriculum. If the student's coursework does not satisfy the Year 1 requirements, they may be considered for the 3-year option.

Minimum previous completion of three design studio courses, two courses in digital visual representation (including Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Laser Cutting), two courses in landscape architecture history and theory (one in 20th-century), and two courses in landscape architecture site engineering (i.e., site grading) and planting design, horticulture, urban ecology, or forest ecology.

Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

9.5 FCEs in core courses as follows:

2.0 FCEs: Design Studio

1.0 FCE: Visual Communication

0.5 FCE: History, Theory, Criticism

1.0 FCE: Technology

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W)

MLA Program (1-Year: Post-Professional Advanced-Standing Option)

The 1-year option within the MLA program is ideal for those who wish to undertake a graduate-level, academic research project, independent of the pathway to professional licensure. Those who wish to become a licensed Landscape Architect should consider the 2- or 3-year program options above.

A post-professional advanced-standing option is available for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study beyond their professional degree.

Applicants must have completed all requirements for an accredited professional degree in landscape from a recognized university.

The post-professional advanced-standing option does not grant a professionally accredited degree.

Each student’s program of study must receive the approval of the Program Director and, in general, shall consist of a research or design project on which a thesis must be submitted. Faculty members have research expertise in the following areas of interest, which students may pursue: Computation and Fabrication; Health and Society; and Sustainability and Environment.

Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

4.0 FCEs in core courses:

0.5 FCE: ALA4010H Field Course

0.5 FCE: ALA4020H Thesis Preparation

1.0 FCE: ALA4021Y Thesis I

1.5 FCE: ALA4022Y Thesis II

0.5 FCE: ALA4030H Colloquium

2.0 elective FCEs, of which 1.0 FCE must be in the student's area of interest.

2 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W)

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10 Best universities for Landscape Architecture in Canada

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Landscape Architecture. A graph of 6.4K citations received by 247 academic papers made by 10 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Guelph

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2. Carleton University

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3. University of Montreal

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4. University of British Columbia

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5. University of Toronto

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6. Concordia University

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7. University of Waterloo

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8. McGill University

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9. Simon Fraser University

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10. University of Alberta

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The best cities to study Landscape Architecture in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Guelph , Ottawa , Montreal , and Vancouver .

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The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) graduate degree program offers an accredited three-year curriculum. This professional course of study is highly demanding with a large proportion of the curriculum being required coursework. Design studios are integrated with courses in landscape history and theory, site analysis and planning, and management of environments. Within this challenging program, opportunities to develop individual identity and special skills are made possible through the selection of specialized topic design studios, thoughtful engagement with electives, and especially through the execution of the Graduation Project. 

The academics are coupled with experience in the contemporary profession with internships available for credits. By working in firms or agencies related to student's areas of interest, design development, and documentation skills are honed for future practice. Students build and expand their professional network through these positions and small student-faculty ratios.

The School coordinates a public lecture series with students, faculty, and guests from local landscape architecture affiliates. These informal discourses offer feedback and advice from a broad audience for students presenting their initiatives and projects.

Our full-time faculty and local professional design community are actively involved in studio reviews, graduation project committees, and mentorship programs. Within the Faculty of Applied Science, students have access to a research library ranked among the best in Canada and other faculty in engineering or community and regional planning. With Study Abroad, there are opportunities to be engaged with the ever-changing cultural concerns in architecture and landscape architecture. 

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Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

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Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

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The GRE is not required.

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Course-based programs do not have a thesis component. While they may assign academic advisors to students, they do not require applicants to reach out to individual professors / faculty members to seek commitment as their thesis supervisor. Please do not contact faculty members for the purposes of thesis supervision if you are applying to this program.

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Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

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Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options.

Employer support

Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

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Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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Landscape architecture fosters designers of natural and urban terrains. The goal is to develop conscious designers with a consideration for natural phenomena. They use design with public responsibility to produce resilient and purposeful landscapes.

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Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning

The Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning is offered for students who want to pursue scholarly and research work beyond the master's level.

The Program

Emphasis in this program is placed on the development of theories and methods that underlie the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning, and the processes of planning and design as they relate to the solution of problems in the natural and urban environment. The Ph.D. degree is appropriate for students seeking careers in research and teaching in landscape architecture and environmental planning, or in specialized roles in government or professional consultation.

Degree Requirements

Students formulate coursework plans (to include the Ph.D. seminar) to develop an individual specialization within the field, which must be approved by the students' program advisers. Ph.D. requirements are as follows: 32 units of upper-division and graduate coursework, a two-year academic residency, reading knowledge of a departmentally approved foreign language, successful completion of a qualifying examination, and a dissertation.

Progress toward the degree is evaluated at least annually by the Ph.D. Committee. By no later than the end of the third semester, students will be evaluated as to their suitability for completing the Ph.D. degree. Any student who, in the opinion of the faculty, seems unlikely to be able to complete all degree requirements (including dissertation research) will be subject to dismissal.

Participation of faculty in research increases the base of knowledge and theory in support of teaching and the profession. Ph.D. students are often involved in these research topics as research assistants. Current topics include natural resource analysis, computerized inventories, environmental impact studies, methods of shoreline classification, principles of forest landscape design, urban livability studies, urban perception, case studies in urban design, morphological studies of the urban edge, environmental interpretation, behavior in parks and open spaces, community recreation projects, and environmental simulation.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to the Ph.D. program is granted to a small number of highly qualified individuals each year. Applicants should have completed a master's degree before entering. Students with only a bachelor's degree should apply to the M.L.A. program first, or otherwise complete an appropriate master's degree before applying.

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Landscape architecture is the art of planning, designing, maintaining, rehabilitating and preserving the green space and design of man-made constructions. Landscape architecture degrees focus on topics such as architectural design, site planning, living space design, urban planning, urban design, park planning, regional planning, and historic preservation. Landscape architecture also continues to create innovative solutions to current issues related to green space aesthetics of roads, parks and gardens. Programmes reunite numerous elements from others disciplines including: botany, climatology, topography and floriculture.

Bachelors and Masters in Landscape Architecture cover topics such as: plants and their applications, digital landscape graphics, social factors in environmental design, cultural landscape, technical drawing, history of public spaces.

Students of landscape architecture degrees develop skills in aesthetic sensitivity and environmental awareness, as well as creativity in emphasizing the practical applications of design solutions. A landscape architect requires an in-depth knowledge of biology, geography, as well as of the main characteristics of soil and air masses.

Landscape architecture graduates follow careers in lawn administration, maintenance and recondition of green areas. They may work as urban planners, landscape architects, cartographers, floriculture consultants, and more.

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UC Davis Hosts Landscape Architecture Conference for Students

Students organize labash on campus march 28-30.

  • by Tiffany Dobbyn
  • March 15, 2024

Edible landscaping, machine learning and sheepmowers – an upcoming student-run conference has something for everyone. “ LABash ” is an annual landscape architecture conference that brings together students, educators and professionals from the U.S. and Canada.

The conference, set for March 28-30, includes a variety of events and field trips, including workshops, talks, demonstrations and social outings (schedule here ). It can be a valuable opportunity for students to gain insight into the field of landscape architecture, develop skills and build relationships with peers and experts within the industry.

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UC Davis students Mark Peñaran and Olive Tang, both juniors majoring in landscape architecture, are leading a team of students organizing and planning details of the conference. They have spent the past year putting together a robust schedule of exciting experiences.

“If you just want to have fun and go on field trips, you can do that and connect with other students,” Peñaran said. “If you are looking for an internship this summer, we have an expo with exhibitors and companies looking to recruit. If you want to be inspired, we have a lineup of encouraging speakers. There’s something for everyone.”

This will be the first time the event will be held on the UC Davis campus. This year’s theme is “sunny side up,” which Tang said is a nod to California’s sunny weather and the warmth, optimism and motivation that students have to build a successful profession.

Speakers, field trips and free food

The UC Davis Sheepmowers will be in the spotlight on day one of the conference as they graze on the grassy quad outside the UC Davis Conference Center. While watching the sheep in action, participants can also enjoy watercolor painting and needle felting.

“It will be very similar to the grazing events we have on campus during the year, and now we’re exposing it to students from all around the country,” Tang said.

Attendees can also register to attend one of four field trips, which includes visits to downtown Sacramento, the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Village Homes in Davis (developed with energy-efficient design features) and Jepson Prairie, a natural preserve located about 20 miles south of Davis featuring blooming wildflowers, seasonal playa lakes and vernal pools.

For those not going on a field trip, there’s plenty of fun activities on campus, such as a scavenger hunt for iconic UC Davis landmarks like the Egghead sculptures and the new oversized yellow Adirondack chairs that landscape architecture students, including Peñaran and Tang, designed and built in the Hunt Hall courtyard. There’s a social planned each night of the conference at spots including Sudwerk Brewing Co. in Davis and Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon. Thanks to sponsorships, there’s free food and beverages at those gatherings.

Professors and local landscape architecture professionals will share stories, advice and the latest developments in the industry. The speakers will address several topics including the potential uses of artificial intelligence technologies, zoo design, fire stewardship, carbon impacts of the built landscape, and the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in landscape architecture.

Designing their future

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Both Peñaran and Tang started their journeys at UC Davis studying different subjects; Peñaran was a marine biology major at first and Tang initially had an interest in animal science. Eventually, they each discovered landscape architecture and realized where their passion lies.

“Immediately, from my first quarter, I was very inspired by what landscape architecture is and what we do,” Peñaran said. “I’m into public art, making art accessible in public spaces and finding ways for our urban areas to be more beautiful.”

By hosting LABash, the students are excited that the campus and Davis community will be at the center of attention. But they also hope to share why landscape architecture is important to them and to all of us.

“What captivated me was how landscape architecture is everywhere,” she said. “The work that we do touches on every aspect of everyone’s lives.”

For updates, follow LABashConference on Instagram and check out LABash.org for full event details, schedule and registration.

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