Support for Students in Baccalauréat en architecture – Université de Montréal


Helping future architects succeed from foundation to final portfolio.

The Baccalauréat en architecture at Université de Montréal is one of Canada’s most respected undergraduate programs in architecture, known for its rigorous studio culture, demanding project work, and deep integration of theory, technical knowledge, and creative exploration.

At Bouyela Education Corporation, we understand the distinct pressures architecture students face—tight deadlines, complex design briefs, demanding software, and the emotional toll of continuous critique. Our mission is to provide tailored support to help you navigate this intense academic experience with confidence and clarity.

🛠️ What Makes Architecture Studies Unique—and Challenging


Architecture students often encounter a different academic rhythm than peers in other faculties. Some of the key challenges include:

  • Studio Culture & Long Hours: Design studios demand significant time, creativity, and resilience. Students often juggle multiple deliverables while working late into the night.

  • Complex Critique Environment: Learning how to give and receive feedback during juries or design reviews is essential—but emotionally and mentally taxing.

  • Technical & Artistic Balance: Architecture students must master both creative expression and precise technical knowledge (construction, materials, structural principles).

  • Software & Tools Mastery: Mastering platforms like AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Suite is critical—but can be overwhelming without proper training.

  • Presentation & Portfolio Stress: Students must continually present work visually and verbally, and often feel pressure to build a standout portfolio by graduation.


🎓 How Bouyela Education Supports Architecture Students at UdeM


We offer targeted guidance and hands-on support to help architecture students thrive both academically and personally throughout the program.

🎯 Academic & Project Support


  • Course planning and help balancing studio work with technical and theoretical courses

  • Coaching on design briefs, conceptual development, and visual storytelling

  • Support navigating project deadlines, critique preparation, and workload management


💼 Portfolio & Career Preparation


  • Portfolio review and coaching for internships, exchange programs, or graduate school

  • Guidance crafting architecture-specific CVs and cover letters

  • Interview preparation for design studios, public institutions, and competitions


🖥️ Software Training & Tech Support


  • Help mastering key architecture software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, etc.)

  • Tips for managing large project files, rendering workflows, and layout tools

  • Support integrating digital and hand-drawn work for effective presentations


🏠 Housing & Lifestyle Balance


  • Support finding nearby, studio-friendly housing in neighborhoods close to campus

  • Strategies for organizing your physical workspace to match your design needs

  • Wellness check-ins and tips for managing burnout, isolation, or creative fatigue


🌍 International & French-Language Student Support


  • French-language guidance for architecture-specific terminology and academic requirements

  • Help understanding UdeM’s expectations and academic standards in the context of design

  • Visa, CAQ, and immigration support for international students


🧩 Programs & Milestones Covered


  • Admission and integration into the Baccalauréat en architecture

  • Portfolio development for the Maîtrise en architecture

  • Application support for international exchanges or internships during your degree


🔑 Designing Your Future Starts with the Right Support


Studying architecture is as rewarding as it is demanding. At Bouyela Education Corporation, we know what it takes to succeed in this field—and we’re here to ensure you’re not just surviving the program, but growing, thriving, and building a foundation for your future career as a licensed architect or design professional.

Let us help you build your path—one sketch, one model, one milestone at a time.