Master of Architecture (Professional)

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, USA
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Duration3.5 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Cornell’s professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) program uniquely engages global practices through a foundation in making and conceptual thinking
  • Consistent with the broader mission of the Department of Architecture, the M.Arch program is committed to the view that the nature of contemporary practice must be continually investigated and reassessed in today’s globally expansive and technologically dynamic context
  • The professional master of architecture (M.Arch.) curriculum is designed to support and augment the design studio sequence while allowing each student flexibility to forge an individual path
  • The M.Arch program is now designated as a STEM program in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (CIP code 04.0902) making international M.Arch. graduates eligible to extend their F-1 visas for up to three years in order to work in the United States
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees4141722 INR
Hostel & Meals902463 INR
Insurance227630 INR
Student Activity Fee6299 INR
Books and supplies97409 INR
Personal and Micellaneous Expenses494224 INR
Total1728025 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • The applicant must hold a four-year bachelor's degree in any field. Some students may have previous backgrounds in a design discipline or may hold preprofessional undergraduate degrees in a design discipline
  • Admission may also be offered to individuals with no previous experience in design, but who exhibit talent and promise in a design-related activity or interest
  • Individuals who have completed a four-year bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in a field other than architecture are eligible for admission
  • Preference for admission is given to individuals who have completed a balanced undergraduate education, including studies in the arts, sciences, and the humanities
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted
  • Speaking: 22
  • Reading: 20
  • Listening: 15
  • Writing: 20

IELTS: 7

GRE: Accepted
  • GRE General Test required

Additional info
  • Portfolio (no longer than 20MB): 
    • A portfolio of creative work must be submitted online via the CollegeNET 
    • All applicants are required to submit a portfolio that consists of a maximum of 20 pages representing the applicant's best work, including drawings, images of two- or three-dimensional work, and models
    • The entire portfolio must be uploaded as one PDF file, using a landscape (horizontal) format for each page, to ensure that the width of the screen is maximally used to view each portfolio page (approximately a 4:3 ratio)
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