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PhD of Architecture

Illinois Institute of Technology

  • Chicago, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Illinois Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.

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

  • Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Architectural designer
  • Architectural project manager
  • Architectural fabricator
  • Design-build professional
  • Architectural journalist
  • Architectural researcher
  • Architectural renderer
  • Urban developer

Curriculum

  • Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
  • Architectural and urban history
  • Digital visualization
  • Building technology
  • Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
  • Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Passport or government identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Submit the required portfolio. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,575 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$300 USD

Program details

CampusMies Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Architecture
DepartmentArchitecture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value84
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    79 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    79 days left

Scholarships

Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.