Bachelor Programme
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism at UBC Vancouver is a four-year undergraduate degree from the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture that explores design at every scale, from the body to the city. A core studio sequence, supported by courses in history, theory, media, technology and professional practice, is taught in small studios with design-build, study-abroad and co-op opportunities. It is not a professional architecture degree but prepares students for graduate professional programs and design careers; students are admitted directly into first year (about 50 places) through a UBC application plus a supplemental application.
University
University of British Columbia
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Architecture
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Vancouver
Degree
Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism
Intake
September
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027 (international scholars: November 15, 2026); supplemental application (video interview and resume) by January 31, 2027
Tuition Information
2026/27 first-year tuition: CAD 51,905.40 per year for international students (Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism rate, CAD 1,730.18 per credit x 30 credits) and CAD 9,992.70 for Canadian students (CAD 333.09 per credit x 30 credits). Fees for students starting in 2027/28 have not yet been published. Tuition only; student fees, health insurance and housing are extra.
Admission Requirements
- Direct entry to first year; admission is competitive and the BDes can only be chosen as your first-choice program
- Supplemental application: video interview, creative test and a 1-2 page resume (no personal profile or portfolio needed)
- BC high school: English Studies 12 (or English First Peoples 12); Grade 12 History or Geography is recommended
- IB: no specific courses beyond UBC's general admission requirements
- English language proof, if required, is due February 15, 2027 (see English Language Requirements below)
English Language Requirements
International applicants must satisfy UBC's English Language Admission Standard.
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT
90 overall
PTE Academic
65 overall
Duolingo English Test
125 overall
CAEL
70 overall
Cambridge English
180