$23,478 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Landscape Architecture [M.L.A]
- Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is offered as a 3-years program by the College of Design.
- This university is ranked 34th in the United States of America.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The first year of the program focuses on core knowledge and skillsets, with the theme of designing sustainable and artful solutions to modern challenges.
- Throughout the second and third years, the curriculum addresses real-world problems of increasing scale and complexity, exposing you to community partners through studio projects, workshops, and guest critics.
- Beyond the core curriculum, you will be encouraged to pursue electives that interest you personally to develop an individual focus.
- The final studio will offer you an opportunity to pursue this focus through an independent design project.
- They focus on engaging communities in our design work, bringing social equity into practice, and approaching systems with ecological thinking.
- Through these initiatives, they aim to create more resilient landscapes that address contemporary challenges such as climate change, water conservation, and sustainable building practices.
- The MLA program consists of 89 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $14382 |
| Health Insurance | $3288 |
| Other Fees | $5808 |
| Total Fees | $23478 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in arts, humanities, sciences, environmental studies, or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.