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MArch Architecture at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Architecture Professional Degree is a comprehensive and rigorous program, preparing graduates for the full range of activities in the profession. An intensive sequence in Design Studios constitutes the focus of the program. Thorough training is also provided in history, theory, technology, ecology, society, and professional practice.

Faculty: Stuart Weitzman School of Design  |  Duration: 29 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 29 course units in total. Listed required courses include ARCH 5010 Design Studio I; ARCH 5020 Design Studio; ARCH 5110 History and Theory I; ARCH 5120 History and Theory; ARCH 5210 Visual Studies I; ARCH 5310 Construction I.

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Entry requirements

Successful completion of ARCH 6020 is the prerequisite for both ARCH 7010 and ARCH 7040. Other Requirements All students are required to submit a portfolio in Spring of the second year A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation 3.5 Year Program Students with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than architecture may be admitted to the program beginning in June to take ARCH 5000 , a 2 CU preparatory studio, prior to entering the first year of coursework for the M. Successful completion of ARCH 6020 is the prerequisite for both ARCH 7010 and ARCH 7040.

USD 65,774 a year (2026-27). Weitzman School of Design full-time tuition for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. Excludes General Fee ($4,268), Clinical Fee ($770) and living expenses. For the 3.5-year M.Arch an additional required Summer Design Studio in the first year is billed at $16,652. Source

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