MHPB High Performance Buildings at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Illinois Institute of Technology is located in Chicago, long one of the world’s foremost hubs of architecture and engineering. We perfected long-span construction here and birthed the supertall tower—we know what it means to build. Students benefit from this legacy of continuous invention, supplemented by immersive study with leading architects and engineers.

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

What you will study

The Master of High Performance Buildings degree is a 30-credit, one-year program, although there is flexibility for working professionals who wish to complete the degree program while working full time.

Career pathways

The Master of High Performance Buildings degree will prepare students for specialized roles in the architecture and building industry, such as: Green building professional; Building performance specialist; Building energy analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete before the start of the term, a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree or a Master of Science in Engineering degree from an accredited educational institution with at least a B average (GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent).

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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