Bachelor of Architectural Studies – Architectural Studies (Co-op)

The McEwen School of Architecture offers a unique curriculum rooted in “pride of place,” embracing the northern Ontario landscape, climate, and community resiliency. As the first new architectural program in Canada in over 45 years, it emphasizes design for northern environments, sustainable timber construction, and community-based design.

Reflecting Laurentian’s tri-cultural mandate, design studios are conducted in both English and French, incorporating First Nations, Métis, and Anishinabek perspectives alongside guidance from local Elders. While general electives are taken at Laurentian’s main campus, core Design Studio courses are held at the dedicated McEwen campus in downtown Greater Sudbury.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 75%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• • IELTS: 6.5 minimum

  • TOEFL: 88 minimum

  • PTE: 60 minimum

  • Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores, but valid test results must be submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for entrance scholarships upon admission.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.