PhD Architecture at University of Oregon

Programme overview

An advanced research degree focused on sustainable design and integrated architecture, engaging students in multidisciplinary investigations. It prepares graduates for careers at universities and other research-oriented institutions such as national laboratories, industry, public agencies and non-governmental organisations. A minimum of two years of full-time residency at the Eugene campus is required.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: Architecture | Duration: 3-6 years (4-5 most typical); 84 credits | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

84 credits: research and investigation (12, including ARCH 620 Research Methods in Sustainable Design and a dissertation proposal course), a primary focus area (16), a secondary area outside the department (26), other core (12) and 18 dissertation credits. Research areas include sustainable cities and livable communities, climate adaptation, net-zero building and eco-district design, building performance simulation, indoor environmental quality and occupant health, high-performance envelopes and life-cycle analysis.

Career pathways

Careers at universities and other institutions engaged in sustainable-design research, such as national research laboratories, industry research and development, public agencies and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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