MArch Architecture at University of Oregon

Programme overview

A NAAB-accredited, STEM-designated professional degree leading to licensure. It is studio-based, with professional courses and options for foreign study, internships in architectural offices and community work.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: Architecture | Duration: Track I about ten terms (144 credits); Track II six terms (about 87 credits) | Intake: Track I summer or fall; Track II fall; priority deadline 4 January, applications accepted to 1 May space permitting | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Track I (144 credits) includes 64 credits of architectural design, architectural history, design technology, media and process, design arts, professional practice and electives; Track II (about 87 credits) is advanced placement with 34 design credits. Sample courses include Introductory Graduate Design I-IV, Structural Behavior and Design, Building Construction, Environmental Control Systems and Fundamentals of Sustainable Design.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers in architectural practice and allied professions shaping the built environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Track I requires a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution (or international equivalent); Track II requires a pre-professional architecture degree (or equivalent). Application includes a portfolio, two essays, a resume, three letters of recommendation and transcripts. Application fee $70 domestic, $90 international. Non-native English speakers must meet Division of Graduate Studies proficiency requirements. Priority deadline 4 January; late applications may be accepted on a space-available basis through 1 May. Portland Track II applicants need prior coursework in building construction and introductory structures. A 3.0 GPA is required to remain in good standing.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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