Earn Your Master’s in Architecture with a Focus on Northern Design and Sustainability
Advance your career in architecture with a specialized Master’s degree in Architecture that emphasizes sustainable design for northern climates and remote communities. This two-year graduate program combines experiential learning, hands-on projects, and research to prepare you for diverse roles in the evolving architectural field.
Hands-On Learning and Design-Build Experience
The program emphasizes experiential and community-engaged learning through:
Year One: Studio-Based Learning and Co-Op Placements
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Choose from three specialized design studio streams:
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Craft & Technology
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Community Design
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Indigenous Design
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Participate in national and international travel components for real-world design experience
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Complete two co-op work placements in architectural offices—locally, across Canada, or internationally
Year Two: Independent Research and Thesis Work
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Conduct a research design thesis with guidance from a faculty advisor
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Participate in group seminars on research methods, making, and critical thinking
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Develop expertise in sustainable architecture, urban design, and community planning
What You’ll Gain: Skills and Knowledge for the Future of Architecture
Graduates of this architecture master’s program will gain:
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Advanced design and technical skills suited for diverse climates and cultural contexts
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Deep understanding of sustainable architecture and resilient community design
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Hands-on experience in manual making, digital fabrication, and design-build processes
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Preparation for leadership roles in architecture and related fields
Career Opportunities for Graduates
This program opens doors to a wide range of careers in architecture and interdisciplinary design, including:
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Architect (upon licensure)
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Urban and community designer
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Sustainable design consultant
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Environmental and climate-resilient planner
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Digital fabrication and prototyping specialist
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Graphic designer or visual communication expert
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Design-build project manager
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have an overall GPA of at least 65% in their bachelor's degree.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110, TOEFL: Minimum score of 230 (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based)
- Special Requirement: This option is available for onshore students only.
Account Balance & Statements
Laurentian University does NOT mail paper bills. You’re responsible for all tuition and related fees for your registered courses. To see what you owe, log in to your Self-Service account and check your Account Summary.
Tuition & Incidental Fees
Your tuition is based on level (undergraduate or graduate), program, course load (full- or part-time), cohort year, and citizenship. Incidental fees (student association, athletic, wellness, etc.) are mandatory. International students without private health coverage must pay UHIP insurance (Sept 1–Aug 31). Canadian citizens aged 60 and over pay no tuition but still cover materials, administrative, and incidental fees.
Payment Deadlines & Charges
All fees are due by the published financial deadlines, not academic deadlines. To avoid late fees and interest (applied on the 1st of each month), allow extra time for your payment to arrive. If you register after the deadline, payment is due immediately.
Withdrawal & Refunds
Simply stopping classes or telling an instructor does not count as withdrawal. To officially withdraw and qualify for a refund, drop your course(s) via Self-Service before the financial refund deadline. Be aware: the last day to withdraw without academic penalty differs from the refund deadline—late withdrawals may incur partial or no refunds.
Requesting Your Refund
If you have a credit balance after dropping courses in time, email fees@laurentian.ca to request a refund. Enter your bank details in WebAdvisor under Financial Information for direct deposit. If you can’t add banking info, the University will mail you a paper cheque at session’s end.
Holds & Collections
Any unpaid balance blocks registration for future terms and delays release of diplomas, transcripts, or letters. Accounts still unpaid at session’s end are forwarded to the University’s internal collections department.
Initiating Course Changes
You are responsible for making any course changes yourself. To do so, log in to your Self-Service account and update your schedule.
When Fees Increase
If your new course choices cost more, you must pay the extra amount right away.
When Fees Decrease
If your changes lower your fees, we’ll first apply the credit to any unpaid charges. If there’s money left over, you can request a refund of the remaining balance.
Please refer to the Due Dates & Payment Otions, so that you may not miss any important dates. (Click here)
- Application Fee: $144
- LOA Deposit: $2,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $15,416
- Total Tuition Fee: $30,832
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Masters
- Intake: September
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts & certificates
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Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Updated/Latest)
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Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
NOTE: The student will be required to submit all official or notarized transcripts from previous studies by mail, email, or in person upon arrival, before beginning their studies. It is further understood that any mailed documents will not be returned.
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: