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Tuition USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2030-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location St. Louis, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Landscape Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis 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 Landscape 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Design Representation
  2. Plants + Environment
  3. Grading + Landform
  4. Modern + Contemporary History
  5. Digital Tools
  6. Planting Design
  7. GIS for Site Design
  8. Visualizing Ecological Process
  9. Research in the Landscape

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required Application Materials

The following application materials may be submitted in stages; we may receive any of the hard-copy items before or after you have started the online application process. All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

No applicant will be considered for admission until all required items have been received by the Office of Graduate Admissions for the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design.

1. Completed online application materials: - Personal information.
- A statement of intention of educational and career goals.
- A resume/curriculum vita (to include education and employment history, honors, awards, and extracurricular activities).
- Three letters of recommendation, to be completed by individuals who know the personal and academic qualities of the applicant (preferably\xc2\x97although not necessarily\xc2\x97academic instructors). These three letters must be submitted through the online application process. Please note that, along with other contact information, you will need to provide each recommender\'s accurate e-mail address. A fourth recommendation can be included; contact our office with the name and contact information (including e-mail address) for the additional recommender.

2. A non-refundable $75 application fee, either paid online by credit card (preferred), or by check or money order made payable to Washington University.

3. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended. Photocopies or digital copies can only be accepted when endorsed with an official stamp or seal and an appropriate official signature. Please arrange to have the official transcript(s) submitted in hard-copy form in a sealed envelope, and sent directly to our office; the mailing address is listed above.

4. GRE scores (provided by the testing services). To ensure official test score reports arrive as needed, please use our institution code (6929) and department code (4401) when making arrangements with the testing agency.

5. A printed portfolio showing examples of design work or work in the visual arts, organized and presented in a protected format. In addition to the required printed portfolio, you may also submit a digital version of your portfolio.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis

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St. Louis, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-05-19
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months