Architecture at UofT: Admission Average
University of Toronto · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Architecture at UofT?
Architecture at University of Toronto typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #11 of 16 UofT programs by admission average.
Portfolio required alongside strong academics.
How competitive is it?
Of the 7 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Architecture at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s + portfolio
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s + portfolio
- Université Laval – high 80s + portfolio
- University of Manitoba – high 80s + portfolio
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Physics (recommended)
- Portfolio of creative work
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Design Studio I
- Architectural History
- Structures I
- Environmental Systems
- Drawing & Representation
These are typical for Architecture programs across Canada. About the Architecture degree
After a Architecture degree
Architecture usually takes 5-year BArch or 4-year BA + 2-year MArch.
- Architect – $55,000 to $120,000
- Urban Planner – $60,000 to $120,000
- Studio culture means very long hours - architecture students consistently report the highest workload of any program.
- The portfolio is the single most important admission component - start building it in G10.
- Waterloo's architecture program co-op is unique - students alternate between school and practice every semester.
Applying to UofT
The University of Toronto consistently ranks among Canada's top two universities and among the top 35 in the world. It is a sprawling, research-intensive institution with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. UofT is known for its exceptional depth across virtually every discipline, Nobel-calibre faculty, and strong connections to Toronto's finance, tech, and healthcare industries. The sheer size and academic intensity can be daunting for some students, but those who thrive here benefit from unmatched resources and prestige.
University of Toronto is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1827 and has about 103,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15; direct application N/A - OUAC only for Ontario students.
- UofT's supplemental application is taken seriously - generic answers are screened out quickly.
- Grade 12 marks matter most, but Grade 11 marks are used for early conditional offers.
- The internal competition for certain programs (notably Life Sciences to Med) is extremely intense.
Other UofT programs
- Engineering Science – mid-to-high 90s
- Computer Science – low-to-mid 90s
- TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering – low 90s
- Electrical & Computer Eng. – low-to-mid 90s
- Mechanical & Industrial Eng. – low 90s
- Rotman Commerce – low 90s
- Life Sciences (Pre-Med) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cognitive Science – high 80s
- Statistics – high 80s-low 90s
- Kinesiology & Physical Education – high 80s
- Arts & Science – high 80s
- Global Affairs – high 80s
- Mathematics – high 80s-low 90s
- Physics – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s