UBCMaster of ArchitectureUniversity of British Columbia · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of intent

Maximum two pages, double spaced.

CV or resume

Current CV or resume.

Design portfolio

Digital PDF; maximum 20 letter-sized pages (or 10 spreads), under 10MB (excluding cover page/table of contents).

Recommendation letters x 3

Three references.

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary study; English translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B+ average (76% at UBC); Or international equivalent. G+PS minimum; competitive programs typically admit above the minimum.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Degree in almost any discipline academically equivalent to a UBC four-year bachelor's; advanced placement possible with a pre-professional architecture degree.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); Program-listed Academic IELTS.
TOEFL: 100 overall (R22, W21, S21, L22); Program-listed English requirement.
GRE: Optional; GRE is optional.

Historical admission data is not published.