Master of Architecture at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Master of Architecture at the Knowlton School has a three-year sequence with two entry points, grounded in architecture as a cultural enterprise. Seminars in history and theory are supplemented by courses in systems, sustainability, structures and professional practice, with an intensive studio culture and fabrication and computing facilities.

Faculty: Knowlton School | Duration: 3-year sequence (with advanced placement into year 2) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Year one develops critical, technical and aesthetic sensibility in architectural design; year three concentrates on disciplinary expertise through advanced research. Students with a four-year NAAB-accredited degree may be granted advanced placement into year two.

Career pathways

International graduates are eligible for up to three years of OPT work permission.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Portfolio required. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 5.0 or higher (equivalent to 100 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 7 or higher, or Duolingo 130 or higher.

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.

Duration: 3-year sequence (with advanced placement into year 2)

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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