Master of Architecture
New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Newark, United States
- 3, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent recommended
- Transcripts from all institutions (no credential evaluation)
- English test score or waiver
- Resume and recommendation letter recommended or required by some programmes
- GRE/GMAT optional
- Portfolio required for Hillier College of Architecture and Design.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 57
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Resume
- Recommendation Letters
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 1 May
- Spring 15 November) on the graduate international admissions page. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts from every institution
- An English test score or approved waiver
- a resume and recommendation letter where required
- Add a portfolio for Hillier College programmes (GRE/GMAT optional). Pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit
- Claim your UCID
- Then request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
- Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview. Report your visa in myGlobal and register for at least 9 credits.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,534 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Newark Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Hillier College of Architecture and Design |
| Department | New Jersey School of Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90,30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Certain graduate programs and departments offer merit scholarships, Research or teaching support. The named degree and applicant must meet current funding requirements. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
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Scholarships
Certain graduate programs and departments offer merit scholarships, Research or teaching support. The named degree and applicant must meet current funding requirements.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,534 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,250 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 57. A portfolio is required.
Certain graduate programs and departments offer merit scholarships, Research or teaching support. The named degree and applicant must meet current funding requirements.