Program Overview
The Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 54 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: 54 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Graduate Design Studio
- Graduate Architecture Design 1
- History, Theory, Criticism 1
- Graduate Architecture Design 1
- Structures 1
- Material and Construction Systems
- Digital Constructs 1
- History, Theory, Criticism 2
- Environmental and Ecological Systems
- Graduate Architecture Design 2
- Digital Constructs 2
- Economics and Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- A portfolio of creative works is required and must be submitted digitally using the online graduate application
- Nonrefundable application processing fee of $75.
- Statement of Background and Goals
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Writing samples, if required by department.
- Portfolio, if required by department.
- IT Background Evaluation form (IT only).
- Copies of official test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE)
- Copies of official transcripts and evidence of degrees earned, in English and in the native language, of all post-secondary education (including transcript keys)
- Copy of your passport (international students only)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 66,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, United States
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 54 months