Program Overview
The Architecture at University of California Berkeley 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
- Tuition: CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Berkeley, 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
- Design and Professional Practice
- Social and Cultural Processes in Architecture and Urbanism
- Design Theories, Methods, and Practices
- Building Science and Sustainability
- Structures and Construction
- History of Architecture and Urbanism
- Environmental Design and Urbanism in Developing Countries
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
B.A. or B.S. degree in any field.
The core of the Master of Architecture curriculum is the design studio, and students admitted to the program plunge right into the studio regimen their first semester. The ability to draw and sketch is essential. Although no prerequisite coursework in this area is required, applicants are strongly encouraged to take studio art and/or a beginning design course in preparation for applying.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit official evidence of English language profiecency. There are two standardized tests you may take: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 18,186 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Berkeley 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 California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, United States
University of California, Berkeley is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date MArch 2024
- Language English
- Duration 36 months