$38,880 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Architecture [M.Arch]
- Master of Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles is a 3 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered only on a full-time basis.
- Architecture three-year sequence program is divided into two periods of study.
- The first of these periods is a two-year foundation, known as Core, in which students complete 6 design studios that offer design exercises of increasing scale and complexity.
- The courses in these periods are History and Theory of Architecture, Architectural Programming, Computation, Environmental Design, Representation, and Visualization, Structures, as well as a range of complementary cultural and technical elective courses.
- The second period of study is the culminating 3rd year, in which students choose from an array of 1-year thematically-focused Research Studios, as well as two supplemental advanced topic studios (to be completed in the first two quarters), and a number of elective courses.
- Students have to complete a minimum of 126 units of course work is required of which at least 114 units must be taken at the graduate level.
- students may also pursue a concurrent degree in Urban Planning (M.Arch.I/M.U.R.P.).
- This program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
- The program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension for F-1 visa holders.
- University provides summer programs for students which is a unique opportunity for college students and high school students to explore architecture and design at UCLA.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $12245 | $12245 | $12245 |
| Other Fees | $10221 | $10221 | $10221 |
| Total Fees | $38880 | $38880 | $38880 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- All new students must enter in the fall quarter.
- A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
Indian Student 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.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.
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.