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BA/BS in Visual Arts & the Built Environment

University of Windsor

Windsor, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #537 =

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University of Windsor offers BA/BS in Visual Arts & the Built Environment, a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts programme in Windsor, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Visual Arts
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.uwindsor.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Visual Arts & the Built Environment is a four-year Honours joint program between the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from UDM. The curriculum combines visual arts and architecture education, with roughly 1,800 hours of studio time per year and more than 60% of course time spent in studios, supplemented by hands-on internships and projects for non-profit organizations. Because the program involves regular study across the Windsor and Detroit campuses, it is open only to Canadian citizens who are legally permitted to commute to the United States; the university states international students must also be Canadian citizens to take part. The program prepares graduates for combined careers spanning visual arts and architecture-related fields.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Ontario secondary school applicants require Physics (SPH4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 70% in English, with Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) recommended. The University of Windsor states a minimum admission average of 75% for this program, with a recent entering mean average of 82%. The program is open only to Canadian citizens who are legally permitted to commute to the United States; the university states international applicants must also be Canadian citizens to take part. The programme page does not state its own English-language proficiency test scores or portfolio requirements.

About University of Windsor

“Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1857
Students: 17,615
QS rank: #537 =
Programs: 166
Location: Windsor, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Visual Arts & the Built Environment award?

University of Windsor awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Visual Arts & the Built Environment take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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