MARCH Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Studying in a living laboratory that is home some of the most influential architecture in the world and on a campus designed by Modernist trailblazer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Illinois Tech’s Master of Architecture program is designed to challenge you through studio courses led by prominent practicing architects and help you gain licensure after graduation. Located on historic Mies Campus, you’ll connect directly with Chicago’s robust architecture ecosystem of professionals through studio courses, internships, and mentorship from renowned faculty to build the skills you need to elevate your career.

Faculty: School of Architecture | Department: Architecture | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: ARCH 506 Design Communications I: Units and Order; ARCH 507 Design Communications II: Syst; ARCH 520 Introduction to Urbanism.

Career pathways

Our master of architecture program prepares you to take on a variety of roles, including: Architect; Project Manager; Designer.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact Martin Felsen at [email protected] with any questions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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