Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Architecture program offered by the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering supports original interdisciplinary research in areas including the history and theory of the built environment, building technology, climate-conscious design, media and computation, urban studies, and spatial justice. With a commitment to fostering intellectual independence and promoting research excellence, the program prepares students for academic careers or leadership positions in areas such as curation, publication, and the building industry.
Keywords: Built environment, building technology, decarbonisation, sustainability, media studies, computation, urban studies, spatial justice, housing, history and theory
Unique Program Features
- The School has maintained a high engagement with funded research since the beginnings of our graduate research programs in 1947, offering advanced degrees in housing, architecture, material culture, community engagement, history and theory, and technology;
- Students benefit from access to the McGill Visual Arts Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections in the McGill Library, Osler Medical Library, the McCord Museum of Canadian History (houses the McGill University Archives), and The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The archives and exhibits of the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales de Québec also offer grants and research opportunities.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
PhD in Architecture website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradprograms.architecture [at] mcgill.ca (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.