Design Technology (MS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

A two-year research and project degree offered jointly by the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and Cornell Tech, bridging design and science across digital tools, products, responsive materials and the built environment. Candidates typically hold degrees in architecture, design, engineering, biological or materials science, or computer science.

Faculty: Cornell University Graduate School | Department: Graduate Field of Design Technology (College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and Cornell Tech) | Duration: Two years (minimum 4 semesters) | Intake: Fall | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

The first year is in Ithaca with foundational studios and electives; the second year follows either a thesis-based research track (Ithaca) or a studio professional track (Cornell Tech), ending with a capstone project. Concentrations are design technology and matter design computation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Portfolio of creative work submitted online as one PDF (20 MB maximum; published scientific or technical papers may substitute for applicants from non-design fields), two letters of recommendation, academic/research statement of purpose and personal statement, transcripts, and Graduate School requirements including English language proficiency. GRE scores are not required or accepted. Fall deadline January 4.

USD 73,946 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 1 tuition per year (M.Eng, selected M.P.S., M.M.H., and M.S. Information Systems, Advanced Architectural Design, Advanced Urban Design, Design Technology); one rate for all students; tuition only, excludes fees and health insuranc Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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