Program Overview
The East Asian Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 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 East Asian Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asian Studies 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
- Proseminar
- One course must be designated as a research seminar in which the student produces a research paper using Asian language sources.
- A minimum of two 400- or 500-level in a\xa01. Second Field: At least one unit of work outside the major field of interest.\xa02. Second Culture: At least one unit of work in an East Asian culture other than the major areas of interest.3. Second Period: At least one unit each in the modern and premodern period.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in at least one East Asian language; normally, this means a minimum of two years of formal study. Applicants to the graduate program must submit an application for admission online \xc2\xa0and submit a statement of purpose, three letters of reference completed by teachers, advisers, or recent employers, and a 10-20 page writing sample. Original transcripts (with English translations if applicable) showing all undergraduate and graduate work completed should be sent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months