📖Introduction

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized for its strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, life sciences, environmental sciences, business, and the arts. The university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience and fostering a supportive community for its students. With a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Guelph prepares students to address global challenges and contribute to society.

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📚About the Program

The Landscape Architecture program offers courses of study leading to the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree. The MLA program is designed for students with a previous degree in a field unrelated to landscape architecture; for students who hold other professional degrees in architecture, planning and engineering; and for students who have received a BLA degree and are interested in advanced education in a particular area of landscape architecture. The MLA program emphasizes research, analysis, planning, design and management of landscapes ranging in scale from individual sites to entire communities and regions. The MLA program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. This accreditation is also recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

LARC*6010 Landscape Architecture Studio I Fall Only [0.50]
Studio and field instruction introduces the student to landscape architecture through acquisition of basic professional skills and knowledge. Topics include design theory, landscape inventory and analysis, application of the design process to projects at the site scale, graphic and oral communication.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6020 Landscape Architecture Studio II Fall Only [0.50]
Studio and field instruction introduces the student to basic knowledge and skills of site engineering as it relates to landscape architecture. Topics include surveying, principles of site grading and drainage, introduction to materials and methods of construction, and graphic communication.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6030 Landscape Architecture Studio III Winter Only [0.50]
Studio and field instruction continues the student's development of professional knowledge and skills at the site scale. Topics include site planning principles, social factors in design, introduction to principles of planting design and architectural structures, facilitation and computer applications in design.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6040 Landscape Architecture Studio IV Winter Only [0.50]
Studio instruction emphasizes design implementation, materials and methods of construction, principles of stormwater management, construction specifications and graphic communication using computer applications.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6120 Community Design Winter Only [0.50]
Studio and field instruction emphasizes integration of ecological, social, cultural and historical factors in the comprehensive design of urban and special use landscapes at the neighbourhood and community scale.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6340 Landscape History Seminar Fall Only [0.25]
A lecture/seminar course focussed on the history of Landscape Architecture. Skills emphasize the development of oral and writing skills.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6360 Professional Practice Seminar Fall Only [0.25]
A lecture/seminar course focussed on the legal, business, ethical and professional practices of Landscape Architecture professionals. Skills emphasize the development of oral and writing skills.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6380 Research Seminar Winter Only [0.25]
A seminar course focussed on the process and communication of research, influenced by the current research of the participants. Participants organize a conference to present their research results.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6430 Landscape Resource Analysis Fall Only [0.50]
Integrated field and classroom instruction introduces the student to inventory and analysis of biological, physical, social and cultural elements of the landscape. Projects will incorporate principles of landscape ecology and landscape planning. Field study will require some travel at student's expense.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6440 Environmental Design Fall Only [0.50]
This course integrates field and classroom study to apply landscape ecology to current landscape problems, including analysis of regional landscapes, restoration of degraded landscapes, and application of aesthetic and ecological principles across scales in site to regional settings. Case studies component will require some travel at students' expense.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6470 Integrative Environmental Planning Winter Only [0.50]
Landscape planning emphasizing the integration and interrelationships between biophysical and cultural resources, with application at a regional landscape planning scale. This course typically incorporates community-outreach projects.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6600 Critical Inquiry & Research Analysis Winter Only [0.50]
Students are introduced to critical inquiry and research analysis in order to evaluate information related to landscape architecture. The focus of the course is on qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation. Students will review, critique, summarize, and explain academic research that is relevant for landscape architecture.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6610 Research Methods Fall Only [0.50]
An introduction to a broad array of research methods as they apply to landscape planning and design, with a focus on the connections between research and design. Emphasis is on developing foundations for the creation of appropriate research questions.

Restriction(s): Available only to students registered in the MLA program.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
LARC*6710 Special Study Summer, Fall, and Winter [0.50]
Independent study. A proposal for the content and product required for this course must be developed in conjunction with the student's Advisory Committee.

Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Location(s): Guelph
Course List
Code Title Credits
EDRD*6000 Qualitative Analysis in Rural Development 0.50
RPD*6170 Rural Research Methods 0.50

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🏫About University of Guelph

The University of Guelph, situated in Guelph, Ontario, is known for its strong agricultural and veterinary science programs. However, it also offers a diverse range of academic disciplines across various faculties, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and social sciences. Guelph is renowned for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

230 RMB

Tuition fee:

31,615 CAD per year

94,845 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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