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Architectural Technology

Learn more about studying Architectural Technology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate diploma
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,323CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Humber Polytechnic says about their program:

Humber’s Architectural Technology advanced diploma program will train you to use your logical and critical thinking skills as you apply architectural technology to construction and building design.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

To be eligible to apply for a bachelor's program, you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses dependent on the program.

Equivalencies

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE or IGSCE) with four O-level subjects; General Certificate of Education Advanced or Advanced Supplementary Levels (GCE-A or AICE or GCE-AS) with at least 2 A-levels (two AS subjects may be substituted for one A-level).
  • For all programs that require "Mathematics" as a prerequisite, AS-Level Mathematics is required. A minimum grade of C is needed in required program subjects.

Postgraduate academic requirements

To be eligible for admission you must possess a bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma

Equivalencies

  • The (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE O-level or IGSCE).
  • A minimum grade of D is needed in required program subjects.
  • Bachelor’s degree and university transcripts.

English proficiency

Certificate/diploma/advanced diploma

  • TOEFL

    80 (no band below 20)

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.5)

  • CAEL

    60

  • **Cambridge (CAE)

    169 (with no single subscore below 162)

  • Duolingo

    105 and above

  • PTE

    53

Bachelor's

  • TOEFL

    84 (with no band below 21)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (with no band below 6.0)

  • PTE Academic

    58

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    176 (with no single subscore below 169)

  • CAEL

    60, Writing 60

Nursing

  • TOEFL

    100 (no band below 21)

  • IELTS

    7.0 (no band below 6.5)

  • CAEL

    60

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    185 (with no single subscore below 176)

  • CAEL

    60, Writing 60

Graduate certificate

  • TOEFL

    88 (no band below 22)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • PTE Academic

    61

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    176 (with no single subscore below 169)

  • Duolingo

    125

  • CAEL

    70

English proficiency waivers

  • English proficiency is waived with a "C" grade in O-level English Language

Documents required

  • Completed application form
  • Scanned copies of original certified secondary school graduation, college or university transcripts
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$15,263 to $17,840 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from CAD$15,263 to $17,840 per year

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What is the cost of living near Humber Polytechnic?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Toronto, Ontario-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,297
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,034
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$188
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$69
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$50
Monthly public transport pass$156
Monthly grocery basket$475
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$19
Gym membership$75

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wealthnorth.ca (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Humber Polytechnic

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements