About the course
Combine robust technical engineering and architectural thinking with a unique focus on communication, collaboration, and design. As an architectural engineer, you?ll be equipped with the tools to address issues such as the impact of design choices on a building?s energy efficiency and carbon footprint as well as the challenge of what to do with our aging buildings. You'll cover all the science and engineering that goes into good building design, including mechanics, structural analysis, structural design and more. In third year, you'll study at Waterloo's world-class School of Architecture, deepening your understanding of aesthetics, culture, and other elements of design. As a graduate, you'll be able to speak the language of both engineers and architects. Your knowledge will encompass the whole scope of building design, construction, assessment, and refurbishment, plus the communication skills that will put you on the fast track to leadership in the construction industry. Explore the science of design. Gain the technical know-how of an engineer while developing design skills through hands-on modelling and prototyping studio courses each term. Collaborate with architects. You'll spend third year at our School of Architecture in Cambridge, Ontario, working and connecting with talented Architecture students and gaining expertise in design. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: CA$355,000
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Entry requirements for University of Waterloo
Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Test of English as a Foreign Language - 90 overall 25 writing, 25 speaking.IELTS Academic - International English Language Testing System- 6.5 overall 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening.
International Baccalaureate - Mathematics and Physics (HL recommended), Chemistry, English A, one additional HL or SL course - minimum 4 in each required course, total 32.
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6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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