Program Overview
The Architecture at University of Arizona 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: USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tucson, 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
- This rigorous and comprehensive curriculum provides graduates with the necessary skills to enter a diverse range of leadership positions in the field of architecture, design, and construction.
- At the core of the program is a carefully orchestrated series of studios and synthesized support topics that allow for the mastery of fundamentals and advanced processes with the experimentation required for critical practice.
- The 1-3 year course of study accommodates students with a non-design baccalaureate degree, an NAAB-accredited undergraduate studio-based architecture degree, or a Bachelor of Architecture degree. It culminates in a masters project, which includes future oriented research and the production of a comprehensive design project.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Additional TOEFL requirement: 26 minimum on Speaking section.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited undergraduate degree program.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Personal essay/statement of purpose for graduate study, including potential research interests.
- Portfolio of creative work including academic projects, design and professional work, and other forms of creative expression. Examples of graphic expression are especially relevant.
- Biographical profile/resume including a complete record of academic and professional work
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
