PhD Architecture at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Mission and Purpose As the highest degree in the discipline, the Ph.D. in Architecture is awarded to students with demonstrated knowledge and skills in comprehensive and rigorous research, including advanced research methodology, contributing to original scholarship of the discipline. The Ph.D. program extends the rigor of architectural study beyond the Master’s degree level, preparing graduates for leadership roles in academia, research, practice, and/or public service.

Faculty: School of Architecture & Design | Department: Architecture & Design › | Duration: 12 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Students are required to fulfill 16 hours of foundational courses and 21 hours of concentration courses at the end of the semester in which they attempt the Comprehensive Examination. All coursework must be completed with a grade of B or higher, and students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all credits taken toward a Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites for Admission: Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria: 1. The applicant must hold Master’s degree in architecture or an allied discipline such as interior architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, architectural engineering, or construction management—with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or an equivalent academic score in international universities). The applicant may hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, an allied discipline, or any other discipline field. 2.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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