Program Overview
The Architecture at The City University of New York 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 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — 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
- Architecture Design Studio 1.1
- Survey World Architecture 1
- Materials/Construction 1
- Site Design
- Architecture Studio 1.2
- Visual Studies
- Survey of World Architecture 2
- Structure 1: Statics and Strength of Materials
- Materials/Construction 2
- Architecture Studio 1.3
- Survey of World Architecture 3
- Structures 2 : Wood and Steel
- Environmental Systems 1
- Architecture Studio 1.4
- Survey of World Architecture 4
- Structures 3 : Concrete
- Environmental Systems 2
- Architecture Studio 1.5
- Professional Practice
- Advanced Computing
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- Architecture Studio 1.6
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- Architecture Thesis
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- Arch. Studio 2.1
- Studio Seminar
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- Arch. Studio 2.2
- Studio Seminar 2
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- Architecture Studio 2.3
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- Architecture Thesis
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are admitted to the Master of Architecture I program after completing an undergraduate degree.
Supporting Documents Required:
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Portfolio: A portfolio of creative work must be submitted. The portfolio should reflect your level of creative ability. The portfolio should include architectural projects when appropriate or creative work in other media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, furniture design, or photography. The portfolio should be no larger than 8.5" X 14" (216 X 356 mm). The number of pieces is left to your discretion. Do not include the original artwork. All work must be printed, hard copies. Digital files, slides, videos and other media will not be considered.
Additional Requirements: Admitted applicants to the M.Arch I program are required to have completed one semester of both college level calculus and phsyics preferably with grades of B or higher. If these courses are to be taken after the application deadline, indicate on the application where and when the courses will be taken.
Additional Requirements:
A limited number of students may complete an independent Architecture Thesis, rather than a final Architecture Studio, subject to approval of a thesis proposal. Students approved for an Architecture Thesis must also take a thesis preparation seminar as an elective course in the fall of their third year.
Students must maintain a semester academic average of 3.0 or better. Students must receive a minimum academic grade of 3.0 or better in every Architecture Studio course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The City University of New York 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 The City University of New York
The City University of New York
New York, United States
The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, United States. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 26 campuses: eleven...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 36 months