Master of Landscape Architecture – Virtual Open House for Prospective Students

Are you interested in:

• Shaping vibrant, inclusive, and equitable public spaces.
• Designing with nature to restore ecosystems and address climate change.
• Reimagining urban and rural landscapes for healthier, more resilient communities.
• Engaging with cultural landscapes, heritage, and place-based storytelling.
• Climate adaptation, food systems, and environmental justice through design.
• Leading interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development, etc.

The Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph offers diverse opportunities for study, research, creative design, and professional practice. Landscape architects play an essential role in shaping our environment, working collaboratively with other designers, scientists, and the public and are involved in analyzing, designing, constructing, conserving, and managing landscapes from small-scale sites to entire communities.

The professionally accredited Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) attracts students from a variety of academic disciplines. Students complete a final design or thesis project option as part of the course-based MLA degree. 

The application deadline for the MLA program is January 31, 2026, for Fall 2026 entry.

Interested In Learning More About the MLA Program?
Join us to explore our program at the University of Guelph, meet faculty and students, and discover the opportunities available in the field of landscape architecture. Whether you're a prospective student or simply curious about the program, this is the perfect opportunity to have all your questions answered.

Virtual Open House: Monday, October 27 at Noon (EST).  Contact Prof. Nadia Amoroso (nadia.amoroso@uoguelph.ca) to register for the Zoom link.

In-Person Open House: Thursday, November 27, at 10:00 am in the Landscape Architecture Pit (Lobby).  See MLA1 reviews, followed by a tour of the building. RSVP by emailing Prof. Nadia Amoroso at nadia.amoroso@uoguelph.ca.

Image:  MLA studio design concept for the former YZD airport. 

For more information about admission requirements and program details, see the MLA website.