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Master of Architecture Studies

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Two-year advanced degree studying architecture as a discipline and practice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Architecture Studies. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Architecture Studies Specialist
  • Architecture Studies Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Six concentrations (AKPIA
  • Architectural Design
  • Building Technology
  • Computation and Design
  • History Theory and Criticism
  • Urbanism)
  • An instructor-guided study plan and a thesis. Study draws on cross-disciplinary research across the department.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent with programme-specific prerequisites
  • GRE or GMAT only where the department requires it
  • English test scores for applicants whose primary language is not English
  • Minimums set by each department.
  • No central minimum published
  • Set by department.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent, Program-specific prerequisites, GRE or GMAT per department.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • Duolingo 135
  • Cambridge 190

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,140 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCambridge campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Architecture and Planning
DepartmentArchitecture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jan 2027

    54 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.