Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Landscape Architecture at the University of Montreal aims to transmit knowledge and skills in the analysis, planning, and design of landscapes at various scales, from gardens to territories. This specialized training teaches students to design, enhance, manage, and protect landscapes, taking into account issues such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and biodiversity.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master's program in Landscape Architecture, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent diploma in a related field (e.g., urban planning, architecture, environmental design, geography, agronomy).
• Have obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.3 at the undergraduate level.
• Provide a letter of intention or motivation, a portfolio, and two letters of recommendation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in French and a sufficient knowledge of English.

Program Structure

The program consists of 45 credits and can be completed in 4 to 9 trimesters. It offers two pathways: a thesis-based or a project-based track. Students without a background in Landscape Architecture may need to complete additional preparatory courses.

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the program include:

• Theories and Project of Landscape
• Sustainable Development in Landscape Architecture
• Heritage and Landscape
• Process of Project and Design Methods
• Detailed Design and Construction
• Geomatics Applied to Landscape Architecture

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's status:

• Quebec residents: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian non-Quebec residents: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International students: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Aid

Several scholarships and financial aid options are available, including:

• Prix dexcellence de lAssociation des architectes paysagistes du Qu嶵ec
• Prix Institut de Design Montr嶧l Caroline-Fink
• Mitacs
• Bourse dexcellence urbaine
• Bourses d'彋udes sup廨ieures et postdoctorales

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as landscape architects, working on the creation and planning of various spaces, from gardens to public spaces and territories. Employers include municipalities, government ministries, multidisciplinary offices, landscape architecture firms, and nature protection organizations.

Research Areas

The University of Montreal has several research centers and chairs dedicated to advancing knowledge in landscape architecture, including the Chaire UNESCO en paysage urbain and the Chaire en paysage et environnement. Research areas include sustainable development, urban planning, and environmental design.