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Master of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism
Illinois Institute of Technology
- Chicago, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism at Illinois Tech: research and design addressing socio-environmental challenges of urban landscapes.
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
- Apply design and architectural principles. Develop and communicate spatial design solutions. Use digital and visual representation tools. Evaluate environmental and technical constraints. Work through iterative design and critique processes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural Designer
- Design Coordinator
- Urban Design Assistant
- BIM Specialist
- Project Designer
Curriculum
- Accredited landscape architecture programme in Chicago where students tackle urban landscape challenges through research and design. Applicants need an accredited undergraduate degree with at least a B average. Entry is in the fall semester only. Course titles and credit hours are not listed on the page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)
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
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. 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
| Campus | Mies Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture |
| Department | Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,575 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $300 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,694 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115. A portfolio is required.