MS Architecture at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Architecture is a STEM-designated graduate degree devoted to applied research in architecture and the built environment. The program allows you to create your own specialization based on such research areas as critical spatial practice; design and energy conservation; emerging building technologies; health and the built environment; heritage conservation; sustainable market transformation; and urban design.

Faculty: College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture | Duration: 2 years / 31 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Coursework/Studios (13 units): Research Methods (3) Independent Study (1) Research (3) Master’s Report (6) OR Thesis (6) Upon admission to the program, students may demonstrate competency through coursework in another graduate program and may transfer up to 6 units of coursework with approval and course equivalence.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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