Toronto Metropolitan's Department of Architectural Science (DAS) is the only school in Canada with a unique interdisciplinary model that integrates across three disciplines: architecture, building science and project management. Our undergraduate program (BArchSc) enables you to choose the specialty that best suits you, and our highly selective graduate programs in architecture (MArch and PhD), building science (MBSc, MASc and PhD) and project management (MPM, MASc) give you the opportunity to become a skilled professional and design leader.
Through our partnerships, you will work with prominent professionals, government agencies and developers to get your vision and solutions out into the world—and that’s before you graduate. After, your career options will be vast, from working in an architecture practice, to supervision in general construction, to product manufacturing or leading your own consultancy.
Whatever path you follow, at DAS you will receive guidance from world-renowned faculty, use advanced technologies, and learn how to think critically and collaboratively. Our extensive theoretical, technological and experiential approach to education ensures that you will understand every stage of a project, from concept to completion. In short, you’ll be qualified to design, detail and deliver on every project you undertake.
The program in architecture at Toronto Metropolitan University is fully accredited, for a six-year term, by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).
Student Experience
Up for learning beyond the lecture hall? Check out our experiential learning opportunities and meet our student groups. ACU (external link) , AIAS (external link) and arc.soc (external link) are advocates for your success and champions of extra-curricular activities.
Global Learning
Eager to explore? Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, by participating in our various excursions and international exchanges, you’ll engage with influential designs, people and places.
Professional Experience
Looking to expand your portfolio and make career-building connections? Our Architectural Science Co-operative Education Internship (ASCEI) gives our best and brightest the chance to learn, grow and contribute at an architecture or construction firm during their studies.
With a background in civil engineering and construction management, Dr. Ehsan Azar’s work focuses on the development of AI systems to improve monitoring and controlling processes in construction. As a building science professor, Helen Stopps’ research resides at the intersection of the policy, social, and technical systems that are employed in building infrastructure. Read more about their work DAS Stories & Events website.
The Centre of Toronto
Our location at the heart of Canada’s largest city allows you to explore and experience a major developing urban area, as well as evaluate and propose new solutions for urban living.
Alumni Spotlight
Tania's collaborative approach to design and construction began at TMU and has migrated into her practice at Bortolotto Architecture. (external link) Centering her projects around people, relationships and well-being, she strives for long term impact on communities.
“ Life at TMU taught me to appreciate diverse perspectives and the richness they bring to problem-solving and creativity.” - Tania Bortollotto
"Architecture's power lies in its ability to address the social, cultural, and environmental challenges by transforming collective imaginations into reality. At TMU students are enabled to think critically and creatively, while demonstrating technical ingenuity to prove a better world is possible."
Tura Cousins Wilson, co-founding architect at SOCA
Architectural Science (B.Arch.Sc.) ‘09
“TMU’s MArch program gave me the space to explore meaningful questions through design research and critical theory. As one of the few students to focus on the Philippines for a thesis, I felt supported in pursuing a topic deeply personal and culturally under-represented. My experience helped shape my voice as a designer and researcher—leading to opportunities to present my work internationally at conferences like the ACSA and ARCC, where it was recognized with a Best Paper Award, and locally through the RAIC Student Medal.” - Vince Tameta (BArch 2023, MArch 2025)
Supporting our Community Through Global Challenges
In light of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we reaffirm our unwavering stance against terrorism, violence against civilians, and any forms of discrimination or hatred. The continuing hostilities, including the recent escalations, remind us of the immense toll on human lives. We extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected and remain committed to creating space for our community to share and process important issues, and access critical resources and assistance.
