Program Overview
The Architecture (Limited Standing) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture (Limited Standing) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 41,376 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture (Limited Standing) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Architectural Design Studio
- Theory of Architecture
- Structural Planning
- Architectural Design Studio
- Professional Issues Electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Portfolio of student and/or professional work
- Transcripts from all previous university degree programs
- Three letters of recommendation from persons who can evaluate the applicant\xc2\x92s academic qualifications, motivation, and potential for a career as an architect.
- One Page Statement of Intent, this should clearly indicate the applicant\xc2\x92s plans for graduate study and professional career objectives.
- All applicants to the Illinois School of Architecture whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. The School requires a minimum score of 590 on the paper-based test, or 243 on the computer-based test, or 96 on the internet-based test. The Graduate College of the University of Illinois also accepts IELTS (academic exam) score in lieu of TOEFL, with a minimum score of 6.5 and 6.5 in all sub-sections required.
- Declaration and Certification of Finances for Admission to the Graduate College
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,376 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,376 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months