Program Overview
The Architecture at Princeton University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 36 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 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Princeton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture 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
- Architecture Design Studio
- Integrated Building Studios
- Architecture Design Studio
- Architecture Design Studio
- Thesis Studio
- Structural Analysis for Architecture
- Contemporary Facade Design, Procurement and Execution
- The Environmental Engineering of Buildings, Part I
- Elemental Building Function
- M.Arch. Thesis Seminar
- The Philosophy of Urban History
- Introduction to Formal Analysis
- The Modeling Complex
- Introduction to the Architecture Profession
- Research in Architecture
- Research in Architecture
- Research in Architecture
- Computing and Imaging in Architecture
- Topics in Contemporary Architectural Theory: Anonymity
- Los Angeles: Architecture, Mobility and Motion Pictures
- Planning Theory and Process
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements:
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
- Transcripts
- Fall Semester Grades
- Prerequisite Tests
- English Language Tests
- GRE :
- M.Arch. \xc2\x96 Design portfolio, bound, not to exceed 8.5\xc2\x94 x 11\xc2\x94, no slides, CDs or loose sheets. Portfolios of admitted applicants will be retained. Portfolios may NOT be uploaded electronically.
Architecture portfolios MUST be mailed in hard copy format and received by December 31. Due to our holiday schedule anything received through January 5 will be considered on time.
Please avoid special packaging as this delays the processing of your materials, and does not increase your opportunity for admission. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth and department on all materials sent.
- Application Fee: $90
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Princeton University 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 Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton, United States
Princeton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months