MS Architectural Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The program is intended for preparation for both engineering practice and research rooted in the principles of building science, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability. You can pursue the program online, as a hybrid program, or on-campus in Chicago, where you’ll have access to the city’s thriving architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The M.S. in Architectural Engineering curriculum provides students with a foundation in building science, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable buildings.

Career pathways

Our Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as: Architectural engineer; Architectural and engineering manager; Building performance analyst; Energy and sustainability consultant; Commissioning engineer (commissioning agent); Energy engineer; High-performance consultant; Electrical engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students with a variety of academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for the program, including those with undergraduate degrees in an engineering disciplines (e.g., architectural, civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering) and non-engineering disciplines (e.g., architecture, construction management, or environmental design). All admitted students are expected to have passed thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in their undergraduate studies. If students have not passed these courses, they may be required to take proficiency courses in their first year of study or in the summer before their first year of study. Each applicant will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis during the application review process to determine any proficiency course requirements.

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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