Architecture & Urban Planning MArch-MUP
University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeProgram Overview
The Architecture & Urban Planning MArch-MUP at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 & Urban Planning MArch-MUP 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 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture & Urban Planning MArch-MUP 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
- Architectural History and Theory
- Architecture Systems
- Architectural Structures & Construction
- Architecture and Human Behavior
- Architecture and Environmental Response
- Architecture Systems 2
- Contemporary Criticism and Urbanism
- Urban Design as Public Policy
- Proseminar in Environment Design Research
- Theories of Environment Design Research
- History of Building Technology
- The Built Environment and Real Estate Development
- Virtual Modeling
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).
Admission Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
- M.Arch/MUP 3: Pre-professional bachelors degree in architecture with 5 architecture design studios.
- M.Arch/MUP 4: Bachelors degree in any discipline.
Documents Required:
- Application, Reasons Statement and Fee
- Transcripts
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Portfolio
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
