Overview

The Architecture program at University of Virginia, rich in instrumental and methodological diversity, exposes students to a rigorous and inventive architectural education. We enjoy a collaborative community, comprised of internationally recognized faculty who are primarily in residence throughout the semester to engage an energetic and culturally diverse student body.

The program prepares graduates as design leaders, global citizens, and critical scholars. Our students learn to actively shape the values, boundaries, and methodologies of architectural practice.

Who should apply

We welcome students from diverse scholarly and professional backgrounds who are interested in critically shaping the built environment. As a student here, you have the opportunity to take advantage of UVA’s proud history as a renowned research university, with nationally and internationally ranked programs, distinguished faculty, and robust resources.

The Master of Architecture program welcomes applicants with any four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Diverse scholarly and professional backgrounds enrich our educational environment in the first-professional graduate MArch program. Applicants with a previous architecture degree are eligible for advanced-placement.

Accreditation

The UVA Master of Architecture program is an accredited first professional degree focused on the production of innovative architecture in the context of global cities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Workshop
Buildings, Cities, Narratives
Design Computation
Architectural Theory and Analysis
Environmental Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial Transcript
Resume / Cv
Required + Optional Essays
Academic Statement Of Intent + Essay
Recommendations
Gre Scores / Toefl Or Ielts Scores / Duolingo English Test (Optional)
Portfolio (Architecture, Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Applicants)
Admission-based Scholarships
Direct Admit Applicants

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Tuition Fee

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International

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

22356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22356 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Charlottesville

990 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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