$47,441 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Architecture [M.Arch]
- Master of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University is offered as a 2-years program by the School of Architecture.
- This university is ranked #20 as per the rankings survey of US College Rankings 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is a NAAB-accredited, studio-based, first-professional degree program to educate tomorrow’s leaders in architecture-related careers.
- The M.Arch program is built on CMU’s 100-year tradition of training architects in the practice of design and technical fundamentals, with the opportunity to engage with the School of Architecture.
- The curriculum aims to provide flexibility and individualized courses of study for students with different backgrounds and with different ambitions.
- The program is STEM-eligible for international students, and it is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
- M.Arch constructs leading-edge learning experiences at the intersection of the arts and technology, often connected through computation.
- They emphasize digital workflows and the seamless integration of computation, systems analysis, and data into our creative design and invention processes.
- M.Arch students have access to a host of learning and research spaces, including the Robert L. Preger Intelligent Workplace (IW), Computational Design Lab (Code Lab), Design Fabrication Lab (dFAB Lab), the SHOP, Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, IDeATe labs, and others across the campus.
- The MArch program consists of 180 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $38990 | $38990 |
| Health Insurance | $3021 | $3021 |
| Other Fees | $5430 | $5430 |
| Total Fees | $47441 | $47441 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture 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.