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Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Casa Loma Campus George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Casa Loma Campus, Canada

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CAD 18775

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 110 Waived

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

As our natural and built environments change, we need good design and technical solutions to better our world. In our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program, you'll gain practical skills in our interactive studios while using up-to-date equipment and software. We'll give you the tools you need to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

This exciting program prepares you to apply the current practices of the AEC industry, including:

  • Building design
  • Environmentally conscious and sustainable design
  • Materials, methods, and components
  • Sustainability
  • Building codes and regulations
  • Building science
  • Practice management
  • Technical writing
  • Specifications
  • Cost planning
  • Digital project delivery
  • Digital technologies
  • Computational design

Not only will you develop a solid knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and made, you'll also learn about the digital tools, platforms, and processes used in the industry, like Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling.

With your project-specific Studio courses, where you apply all your knowledge and skills to a large-scale project, you'll practice one of the top skills industry leaders look for: collaboration. In Studios, you'll work in teams within a simulated office environment to complete projects involving proposals, designs, and construction documents for both new and existing facilities.

Note: If you enrol in the program in January, you must complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year to continue into semester 3 in the fall.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  Minimum Production - 90.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 English 50%
  • Minimum overall of 50% in MATH in 12th.

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18775

Tuition Fee
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CAD 110 Waived

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship

George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.


Please see the following chart for details on the criteria: 

Admissions Score Amount Type Maximum total Amount for 4 Years
95+ $2,500 Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) $10,000
90-94.9 $2,000 Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) $8,000
85-89.9 $1,500 Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) $6,000
80-84.9 $1,000 Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) $4,000

 

Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.
*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.


Eligibility Requirements

  • You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
  • Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
  • Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
  • You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
  • You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
  • Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
  • Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.

*please read the full degree entrance scholarship terms & conditions


Eligible Degree Programs

Arts, Design & Information Technology Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304)
Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301)
Business Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302)
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312)
Community Services & Early Childhood Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)*
*Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship.


George Brown College Funded Scholarships

Diploma/Degree Scholarships

Thirty-one scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:

  • Fall competition- 14 worth $5,000 and 17 worth $1,000
  • Winter competition- 6 worth $5,000 and 9 worth $1,000

Application deadlines:

  • For Fall competition: Deadline is September 30th
  • For Winter competition: Deadline is January 31st

To qualify an applicant must:

  • be an international student with a valid Study Permit
  • be registered in a full-time 2, 3 or 4-year diploma or degree program
  • have completed at least two consecutive semesters of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 prior to the current semester
  • have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
  • has not previously been awarded a scholarship through the George Brown College International Centre

To Apply: Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student.

Certificate Scholarships

The award is available to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate program (2 or 3 semesters) as follows:

Scholarships of $2,000:

  • 12 awards for January competition
  • 10 awards for May competition
  • 10 awards for September competition

To Apply
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

  • Student must be an international student
  • Student must have at least completed 1 semester
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)

Application deadlines:

  • For January competition: Deadline is January 31st
  • For May competition: Deadline is May 31st
  • For September competition: Deadline is September 30th

How To Apply
Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

There are eighteen scholarships available for eligible ESL students as follows:

  • Scholarships of $1,000: 9 Awards (August Competition)
  • Scholarships of $1,000: 9 Awards (January Competition)

To qualify an applicant must:

  • be a registered full-time international English for Academic Purposes Program student
  • have completed at least one level of the English for Academic Purposes Program with a grade A average
  • have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
  • has not previously been awarded a scholarship through the George Brown College International Centre

Required Supporting Documentation

  • A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
  • Attach a letter in support of your application from a George Brown College staff member.

Application deadlines:

  • August Competition: August 31st (recipients will be notified by September 30th)
  • January Competition: January 31st (recipients will be notified by February 28th)

How will the award decision be made?
Successful scholarship award recipients will be selected by a committee established by the College; the committee will have representation from academic divisions. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed. Only the recipients of the scholarships will be notified.

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