Master of Landscape Architecture [M.L.A.]
There are four paths for earning a Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Virginia.
- VA. MLA PATH 3.0
The MLA Path 3.0 program allows students from any background to earn an MLA degree in six semesters. No prerequisite courses are required to apply to this program. The curriculum follows a prescribed core of foundational courses carried out in three years and begins with our introductory Summer Design Institute (SDI).
- MLA PATH 2.5
The MLA Path 2.5 program allows students with a landscape architecture degree (or equivalent) that is not LAAB or LAAC accredited and students with an architecture degree (or equivalent) that is not NAAB accredited to earn an MLA degree in five semesters. At a minimum, students must have completed the following coursework:
3 landscape architecture studios
3 architecture or urban design studios
2 landscape architecture or theory courses
- MLA PATH 2.0 ADVANCED
The MLA Path 2.0 Advanced program allows students with a professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture degree from a LAAB or LAAC accredited program to earn an MLA degree in four semesters. No prerequisite courses are required to apply to this program.
- MLA PATH 2.0
The MLA Path 2.0 program allows students with a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from a NAAB accredited program to earn an MLA degree in four semesters. No prerequisite courses are required to apply to this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $31686 | $31686 | $31686 |
| Total Fees | $31686 | $31686 | $31686 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- 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.