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PhD Program & Degree Requirements

The PhD in Architecture focuses on design-led research. It is the only doctoral program in Canada advancing architectural research on and through design. Students engage design as a mode of critical inquiry, knowledge production and transformative agency. The core component of this program is the design-driven dissertation, involving creative scholarship evaluated at important milestones. These milestone projects and presentations serve as forums for experimentation, dissemination and interpretive feedback. Students are expected to articulate rigorous research questions in relation to relevant contextual, theoretical and/or historical frameworks; demonstrate meaningful innovation and reflective expertise in a defined area of study; and make original, significant and compelling contributions to disciplinary knowledge.

Program Requirements

The program consists of two graded graduate courses and three pass/fail milestones:

• Research Seminar (ARxxxx, 1 cr) , selected from available graduate architecture courses or approved directed study course;
• Thesis and Design Research (AR8110, 1cr) , or directed study course with advisor
• Milestone 1 – Creative Project (multi-media installation and public presentation)
• Milestone 2 – Design Research Proposal / Candidacy Exam (written document & oral defense)
• Milestone 3 – Dissertation (written study, design research documentation and possible installation)

Milestones are critical pass/fail thresholds for the presentation and evaluation of the design research. Work for milestones #1 and #2 should advance concurrently and may be evaluated in any sequence during year two. Additional interim presentations and submissions may be required, depending on the nature of the design research and project objectives.

1. Creative Project: The exact nature of this student-led design research project and its dissemination will be determined by the student in close conversation with the supervisor and advisory committee in view of the research questions, modalities and objectives. This milestone may take the form of an exhibition, installation, performance, colloquium, publication, etc., and is to be accompanied by a design research statement and appropriate written document. It may consist of a single event or a series. The public presentation shall be an active mode of advancing the research and serve as a forum for critical feedback from committee members, peers, faculty and the broader architectural community.

2. Design Research Proposal / Candidacy Exam: This written document and oral defense, with appropriate visual and multimedia material, serves to ground, deepen and advance the creative project. It is to be completed before the end of the second year. See YSGS  (PDF file)  Guidelines for Candidacy Examinations for Doctoral Programs : The written exam is designed to ascertain a candidate’s understanding of the basic theories, and recent developments in their area of study. This understanding must exhibit both articulate comprehension and critical exposition. The candidate must indicate the ways in which the proposed dissertation links with previous research in the area and advances knowledge in the field.

3. Dissertation: A culminating written and illustrated study, including design research documentation, installations and events (as applicable), respecting YSGS Guidelines  (PDF file)  Thesis, MRP, and Dissertation Submission Requirements . The dissertation is to be submitted and presented to the advisory committee at least six weeks in advance of the final defense and public presentation. The student, supervisor and advisory committee will define in advance the type and scope of the dissertation. Original creative work (such as drawings, models, installations, and events) must be permanently documented with appropriate media (video, photography, etc), and be appropriately credited and citable, listing all contributors and sources, with the doctoral candidate as the primary author. Irrespective of its form, the dissertation must demonstrate the PhD candidate's ability to carry out rigorous and significant independent work and to present clear and compelling results that make an original contribution to disciplinary knowledge.

Program at a Glance

The table below outlines a sample three-year PhD in Architecture program of study. Two seminars must be taken in the first year of study. Work for milestones #1 and #2 should advance concurrently and may be evaluated in any sequence during year two. Additional interim presentations and submissions may be required, depending on the nature of the design research and project objectives.

Degree Completion Time Regulations

The minimum time in the program is three years. The maximum time in the program is six years, as per the Yeates School of Graduate Studies Policy 170(b) .

The Yeates School of Graduate Studies (YSGS) requires your continuous registration throughout the residency period for the program in which you are registered.

Grade Requirements

As per YSGS policy on Academic Performance , a minimum grade of B must be achieved in all courses, and satisfactory status must be maintained for all in progress milestones. Failure to maintain an acceptable academic standing may be considered grounds for dismissal. Annual progress reports are required. One unsatisfactory (UNS) progress report results in a students’ ‘Provisional’ status; two UNS progress reports result in dismissal from the program.

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Application, deadline to apply.

• January 3, 2024 : You must make your application payment and submit all transcripts electronically by this date. Note: Transcripts are uploaded only after the payment is made.
• January 10, 2024 : You must submit all other supporting documents (Letters of Reference, CV, Research Proposal, Portfolio, and Writing Sample(s)) by this date.

Submissions are due by 11:59pm (EST; Eastern Standard Time).

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have appropriate academic credentials (a master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Engineering, Environmental Design or, exceptionally, in a related field) with an average grade of at least A-. A Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture first professional degree or Master of Fine Arts is preferred, but not required.

Transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted electronically . Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design prior to registration.

Carefully read the Transcripts page for submission instructions.

English Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. The required minimum scores and further details on how to submit test results are listed on the School of Graduate Studies website . This requirement should be met at the time of application.

Applicants must:

• Self-report the test results on the online admission application as instructed and;
• Arrange for the official results to be sent electronically to the University of Toronto by the testing agency. The Daniels Faculty will not approach testing agencies on behalf of an applicant.

Please note: Applicants submitting English proficiency testing may be asked for further demonstration of their English proficiency.

Supporting Documents

Note: All documents being sent or handed in to the Daniels Faculty should clearly indicate applicant number and full legal name of applicant on packaging unless being sent directly from an institution. Once supporting documents are submitted they become the property of the University of Toronto and cannot be returned.

All supporting documents listed below are mandatory and must be submitted with your application. Carefully read the information below for guidelines on each supporting document.

Curriculum Vitae

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• Writing Sample(s)

Portfolio (Optional)

There are no page limits or specific requirements; however, we encourage applicants to edit this carefully. It is not recommended that an applicant include their photograph on their CV or any other application materials.

Three letters of reference are required for each application. These letters of reference are submitted electronically on the Online Admissions Application and are only shared among the programs listed on the application. The system will automatically email an electronic submission request to each referee as soon as the reference portion of the application has been saved.  It is highly recommended that applicants confirm referee availability prior to submitting contact details.   All letters of reference  must   be received by the document deadline for the application to be considered complete.

We recommend checking with each referee to ensure they have received the automatic email request. University of Toronto emails will sometimes be blocked by email security filters. If a referee has not received the email, please ask them to check their Junk Mail folder. If they still have not received the request, applicants have the ability to re-send the request through the Online Admissions Application. Do not use this function as a reminder for your referee.

Letters of reference will be part of the official student academic record; they are confidential and applicants/students will not have access to them. For more information, please see  FIPPA and its Application to the University of Toronto . 

A two-page research proposal must be submitted. As the PhD program aims to support emerging forms of design and scholarly practice that address the complex issues confronting the built environment, it is expected that applicants’ research proposals will be in this spirit. In their research proposal, applicants should describe a topic of research that relates to one of the four areas of study ( history and theory , computation and fabrication , health and society , and technology and environment ) as well as initial ideas for how the proposal might go beyond disciplinary lines to take advantage of synergies between these fields. Likewise, applicants are encouraged to describe how skills from prior studies would be developed and applied in this context.

The proposed topic must be congruent with the interests and expertise of at least one member of the Ph.D. Program Faculty .

Writing Sample

Applicants must submit a writing sample, in the form of a substantial research paper or publication. The writing sample must be submitted electronically   and should demonstrate academic communication skills. Writing samples must be limited to 10 pages or less.

Applicants who feel a visual representation of work is required to support their research proposal have the option to portfolio of work. The portfolio  must be limited to 12 pages or less.

• Save file name as Lastname_Firstname_PhDPortfolio and send as a single PDF file
• Clearly indicate your full name (as it appears on your online application) in your email and on your portfolio
• Clearly indicate your full application number

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Supervisor Preference 

As part of the application, applicants are required to list three choices for a preferred Primary Supervisor from the Daniels ALD PhD Core Faculty List   and submit a brief description of how their research interest is congruent with the interests and expertise of these faculty members.

Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application, however, we strongly recommend that you contact potential supervisors via email well in advance of the application deadline as it is best to list faculty members who have responded with interest.

Note: A commitment from the potential supervisor is not necessary for application as our students are selected by an admissions committee and not by a single supervisor. This information is gathered for admission purposes only, a supervisor will be assigned to you officially upon admission into the program.

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The PhD in Architecture program supports interdisciplinary studies in areas including architectural history, theory, climate change, and urban studies.

The faculty members listed below are available to supervise PhD students.

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Salmaan Craig

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Ipek Türeli

Theodora Vardouli

Applicants should identify and contact potential supervisors before the admission deadline in order to discuss the suitability of your research interests. The entire list of faculty in the School can be found  HERE . For a list of current doctoral students and their research topics and supervisors, please see HERE . For complete application procedures, click HERE .

Please note that the PhD program does not prepare a student to become a licensed architect.

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Ph.D. in Design and Planning

The Ph.D. in Design and Planning is for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields. The program is intended for students intending to pursue independent investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

Graduate program: Ph.D. in Design and Planning

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Design and Planning is a Faculty-wide program under the general supervision of the Faculty of Architecture Doctoral Studies Committee, currently chaired by Dr. Shauna Mallory-Hill . Applicants must demonstrate research capability through prior degree(s), publications, presentations and a record of appropriate experience in professional practice, teaching or other pertinent activities. The Ph.D. in Design and Planning program requires 12-credits of course work, a Candidacy Examination, a Thesis Proposal, and a written Thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline.

Application process

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Potential applicants should confirm eligibility for the program prior to starting the application process by reviewing the Admission Requirements on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website and the Faculty of Architecture Ph.D. in Design and Planning admissions requirements .



Preliminary application process

Review the available Faculty of Architecture Ph.D. Advisor profiles , and identify a potential advisor whose research aligns with your intended area of study.
 Email an appropriate advisor an expression of interest. Your initial email must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) - providing a clear outline of academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments.
• Statement of Intent - describing your research interest in 500 words.

Note: Some advisors may additionally request samples of research.

If the potential advisor views the research initiative to align with their area, and if their workload allows, that faculty member will notify the applicant that a formal application is appropriate. If there is no response, applicants must assume that the faculty member is not available to serve as an advisor.

Formal application process

The formal application must be completed by January 10 th to be considered for the following academic year. Only applicants with confirmed consent from an advisor will be considered. All formal application materials must be submitted online to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).

Applicants to the program must provide the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), providing a clear outline of academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments
• Research Proposal, a 5-10 pages description of the intended study
• dossier of scholarly work, including examples of scholarly writing, as well as creative and/or professional work
• evidence of financial support, indicating government sponsorship, fellowships, awards, personal support, and/or other funds provided through a possible advisor
• three letters of reference, at least one of which must be written by an academic from a recognized institution
• proof of identity – the University of Manitoba requires a copy of your birth certificate or current passport and proof of a name change if any documentation is in your former name. (Once admitted)
• University transcript(s) – all official transcripts are to be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. See FGS Transcript Requirements
• English Language Proficiency – must be demonstrated by the admissions deadline date. See FGS English Language Proficiency requirements

Program of study

• GRAD 7300: Academic research tutorial (0 credit hours)
• GRAD 7500: Academic integrity tutorial (0 credit hours)
• Various: Coursework (12 credit hours)
• GRAD 8010: Candidacy examination (0 credit hours)
• Thesis proposal (0 credit hours)
• GRAD 8000: Doctoral thesis (0 credit hours)
• Doctoral thesis submission and oral defense (0 credit hours)

GRAD 8020: Doctoral re-registration (for each term in the program, as required) (0 credit hours)

Maximum time to completion: 6 years. Students will work with their advisor to create a schedule specific to their research.

Each student will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours of 7000 level courses. One 3 credit hour course must address theory, and one 3 credit hour course must address methods appropriate to the student’s area of study. At least 6 of the 12 credit hours of courses must be taken within the Faculty of Architecture. Appropriate courses will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor, and be approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee Chair. Students will normally complete the 12 credit hours of coursework by the end of their first year. Each student is responsible for ensuring that they have approval for and have registered in the courses appropriate for their area of study. Where necessary, the student may be required to complete additional coursework as identified by the advisory committee.


Advisory committee

Each student works with an Advisor who has agreed to supervise the research and program of study. An Advisor must be in place prior to commencement of the program. In special circumstances, approved by the program chair, a student may work with a co-advisor. The advisory committee will be formed during the student’s first year in the program by mutual consent of the advisor and student, and approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee Chair. The advisory committee shall include at least three members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies:

• the student’s advisor, as Chair;
• another member of the Faculty of Architecture with expertise that supports the student’s topic area; and
• a third member from outside the Faculty of Architecture but within the University of Manitoba.

All advisory committee members must hold a Ph.D.

Candidacy examination

Prior to beginning the candidacy examination (GRAD 8010), each student is required to have completed all formal course requirements; defined a thesis topic; and formed an advisory committee. The candidacy examination will normally be scheduled at the beginning of the second year in the PhD program. The candidacy examination is intended to assess the student’s preparedness to pursue the thesis research. The student must demonstrate the following:

• ability to articulate a focused research area;
• knowledge of significant literature and/or precedents in the area of concentration; and
• understanding and demonstration of suitable research methods.

The candidacy examination consists of the following: 1) submission of formal written review paper(s) and/or research project(s) prepared by the student in response to questions or topics posed by the advisory committee; and 2) an oral presentation by the student followed by questions by the advisory committee. Advisors should use the Ph.D. in Design and Planning Candidacy Examination template . Students must pass both the written and oral components of the candidacy examination. On successful completion of the candidacy examination, the student will be considered a candidate for the Ph.D. degree

Thesis proposal

Upon successful completion of the candidacy examination, the student may proceed to write and publically defend a thesis proposal. This written thesis proposal will normally consist of 50-100 pages and will include the following:

• developed research question(s), or a problem statement, including identification of primary texts and/or case studies to be examined;
• a sound rationale and/or framework for the study;
• clearly stated objectives and anticipated significance of the thesis;
• the proposed research methods and/or strategies;
• a preliminary review of resources;
• supporting images or documentation (where appropriate);
• a substantial bibliography;
• a 300-500 word abstract, to be publicly posted.

Doctoral thesis

An essential feature of Ph.D. study is the candidate’s demonstration of competence to complete a research project and present the findings. The thesis must constitute a distinct contribution to knowledge in the major field of study, and the research must be of sufficient merit to be, in the judgement of the examiners, acceptable for publication.

The final version of the thesis must be submitted by the candidate to the Faculty of Graduate Studies following the Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines.

Thesis examination

All processes for thesis submission, distribution, identifying external examiners, and the oral defense follow Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations, outlined in the program’s Supplemental Regulations (5.11-12), and available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website .

Residency requirement & time limits

Residency requirements Ph.D. students will normally be expected to devote two academic terms to full-time study at the University of Manitoba within the first two years that they are enrolled in the program.

Time limits The maximum time in the program is six years following initial registration in the Ph.D. program. Requests for extensions of time to complete the degree will be considered on an individual basis and must be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at least three, but no more than four, months prior to expiration of the respective maximum time limit.  

Student experience in the Ph.D. program

The Ph.D. in Design and Planning offers many focused areas of research according to the expertise of faculty members. The program is for students intending to pursue independent investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

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Ph.D. Student research profiles

Honoure Black

Honoure is an instructor for the Faculty of Architecture and the School of Art. As a transdisciplinary scholar her research and writing incorporates art history, Indigenous and settler studies, landscape architecture, urbanism, and environmental design. She is a Design and Planning PhD candidate for the Faculty of Architecture and a recent SSHRC doctoral scholarship recipient. Her funded research is currently titled: Sites of Resurgence, Decolonizing Settler Colonial Urban Space with Insurgent Public Art in Winnipeg, Treaty One. As an instructor, Honoure is very interested in collaboration and co-authorship amongst departments. Most recently she is co-instructing a special topics course with Shawn Bailey for Indigenous Technology and has an article for PUBLIC, forthcoming with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair regarding Indigenous public art in Winnipeg, Treaty One.

Mojtaba Hassanzadeh (Moin)

Moin has taught creativity in spatial design in numerous schools of architecture in Iran. He has held many artistic workshops focused on “critical thinking in environmental design and freehand drawings” to examine how humans experience, perceive, conceive and reflect on designed spaces with a focus on how life-long understandings of beauty and culture in space develop in individuals.

Jeffrey Thorsteinson

Jeffrey Thorsteinson is an architectural historian, instructor, and practitioner. He possesses a Master’s of Arts in Art History from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Art History from the University of Manitoba. He has taught architectural history for the University of Manitoba and for the University of Winnipeg Department of History. For the past six years Jeffrey has worked in the field of heritage conservation and applied architectural history with Parks Canada and, previously, with Republic Architecture Inc.

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TMU is now accepting applications for a new PhD program in architecture, promising a revolutionary approach to architectural research, the first of its kind in Canada.

Professor Lisa Landrum, chair of TMU's Department of Architectural Science, says the innovative program will emphasize design as a primary mode of scholarly inquiry.

"This is the only PhD in Canada that truly centres the design process as a form of research," Landrum said. While similar programs exist internationally, such as at Harvard University and the University College London, TMU's PhD in architecture is the first of its kind across the country to focus on design-driven research. 

"The premise is that the research happens through design as a multifaceted mode of discovery," Landrum said. "So architectural design processes serve as both the subject and method of research itself." 

PhD students will investigate a wide range of topics and techniques, from drawing and modeling,to interactive installations and prototypes, to embodied and enactive performances.

Those working in the architecture industry are looking forward to seeing the impacts of this new approach, citing societal changes as an opportunity to engage in new ways of thinking.

"We are in a period of massive societal and environmental change that requires architects to challenge existing paradigms and methods," said Andrew Frontini, design director at Perkins&Will Toronto. "We need new materials, new technologies and new insights into what constitutes good architecture. We conduct research to develop new approaches but also to measure the impact of what we have already built." 

Others see this PhD approach as an opportunity for professionals to engage with the growing theme of design as activism. "Research through design is critical to advancing the field and responding to challenges," said Andrew King, principal at AK A Fldwrk. "Through experimental and applied research, TMU's PhD in architecture will help reshape design processes and potential."

The city is a laboratory

The TMU PhD program is also centred around tangible outcomes. Landrum says that prospective exhibitions, full-scale installations, interactive environments, and prototypes will pop-up across and beyond Toronto as forms of active scholarship and public engagement.

"The city itself is a lively laboratory," she said. 

The ideal candidates for the program are curious, experimental individuals who are committed to rigorous inquiry and transforming the architectural profession for the good, said Landrum.

"This doctoral program will become an invigorating force for the discipline and a forum for reimagining what's possible in architecture."

The Department of Architectural Science will welcome its inaugural cohort of PhD students in fall 2024. 

For more information on the program and how to apply,  visit the Architectural Science website .

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THE world university rank:  158

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Master of Architecture (Course Based) with Foundation

Calgary , Canada

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Halifax , Canada

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Master of Arts in Theory and Criticism

London , Canada

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Toronto Is The Laboratory: TMU Launches 'Revolutionary' PhD In Architecture

Toronto metropolitan university (tmu) is taking what it calls a “revolutionary” approach to architecture, announcing a new, forward-thinking phd program at its department of architectural science..

April 08, 2024

Calling all aspiring architects! Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is taking what it calls a “revolutionary” approach to architecture, announcing a new, forward-thinking PhD program at its Department of Architectural Science. What makes it so special, according to the downtown Toronto university, is that it’s the only PhD in Canada that truly centres the design process as a form of research, joining other institutions like Harvard University and University College London. This means that research happens through design as a multifaceted mode of discovery; the architectural design processes will serve as both the subject and method of research itself. So, as opposed to a textbook style of learning, the City of Toronto will essentially act as a laboratory for students, with the program designed around active scholarship and public engagement.

“The program engages questions of how architectural knowledge is produced and mobilized for positive societal change,” says Professor Lisa Landrum, chair of TMU’s Department of Architectural Science. “It treats design as not just a task of problem-solving, but an open-ended process of discovery – finding out what is possible, desirable, and best. Architects can’t just apply received wisdom to produce a good result, or problem-solve through data analysis.”

As a creative and collaborative process, Landrum says architectural design is not a straight-forward, linear procedure. “We’re always dealing with particular situations and dynamically complex circumstances involving cultural diversity, local history, technological change, ecological precarity, economic limits, socio-political challenges, and happy accidents,” says Landrum. This is especially true in a vibrant and multifaceted city like Toronto.

“Researching how design navigates this complex diversity is central to the program,” says Landrum. “The program gives students space to ask open questions like, ‘How can we invent new ways of visualizing and communicating complexity to help communities discover the best design strategies and solutions?,’ ‘How can architecture be reimagined as an embodiment of cultural knowledge?,’ and, ‘How can we build thriving communities, while advancing our understanding about what helps people thrive?’”

When it comes to Toronto, how the program will utilize the city, says Landrum, will depend on the unique questions and curiosities that students bring to the program, and on opportunities that may arise.

“Essentially, we aim to use the city as our classroom, using public forums and interactive exhibitions as devices of research experimentation and dissemination,” says Landrum. “Some research happens in isolated labs and specialized archives. Architecture operates in the public realm. TMU is one of Canada’s most urban-integrated campuses. We want to use that to our advantage. We aim to make architectural research accessible and meaningful to everyone by engaging people in the research. Hopefully, this will empower people to participate in the development and design processes affecting their own communities.”

PhD students will investigate a wide range of topics and techniques, from drawing and modeling, to interactive installations and prototypes, to embodied and enactive performances.

Shaking up Toronto’s architecture and design industry, the program will generate new forms of collaboration between architectural researchers, designers and diverse partners in industry, arts, government, and community, says Landrum. “Outcomes of this program will not only sit on library shelves as eloquent theses, but be mobilized through public exhibitions, community events, open displays, and civic programming,” says Landrum. “We will engage architecture as a form of agency and advocacy for public good and cultural meaning.”

The ideal candidates for the program are curious, experimental individuals who are committed to rigorous inquiry and transforming the architectural profession for the good, said Landrum. "This doctoral program will become an invigorating force for the discipline and a forum for reimagining what's possible in architecture."

The Department of Architectural Science will welcome its inaugural cohort of PhD students in fall 2024. In the meantime, TMU's programming isn't the only thing expanding; the school is currently working on plans to add a glossy new Student Wellbeing Centre to its real estate and purchased two downtown Toronto sites for campus expansion last June.

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