Overview

Through physical investigations, computational simulation, and the design process, the program seeks to probe the technical and cultural opportunities and implications of a data-rich future in which design methodologies, construction processes, and sustainable building life cycles are intrinsically interlaced.

The goal of this Advanced Architectural Design program is consciously speculative and experimental work that is deeply enmeshed with social and environmental concerns, with explicit ties to humanistic and cultural discourses, industry and contemporary practice.

Our mission

The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University provides deep immersion in the discipline of architecture, intensified by the broader Carnegie Mellon culture of interdisciplinary innovation and creative inquiry.
We define the discipline of architecture as the integrated pursuit of design creativity, historical perspective, social responsibility, technical expertise, and global environmental leadership. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs prepare students to be excellent, discipline-defining design thinkers in diverse global contexts.
This world-class architecture education is enhanced by our position within one of the world’s leading research and entrepreneurship institutions, and by the fundamental premise that architectural excellence demands both rigorous training in fundamentals and the development of unique specializations. Students may extend their core knowledge either through concentration in architecture subdisciplines like sustainable design or computational design, or through interdisciplinary interaction with CMU’s other renowned programs—whether the sciences, the humanities, business, or robotics. Though every School of Architecture student graduates with intensive architecture knowledge, no two graduates leave with the same education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Architectural Design

Techniques

Situating Topics

Framing Questions

Design Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon has adopted the method of assigning a number of “units” for each course to represent the quantity of work required of students.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 298 other Masters in Architecture in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MAAD program is intended for early- to mid-career professionals who already hold an architecture degree (B.A, B.S, B.Arch, M.Arch, or international equivalent).
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a familiarity with the proposed field of study and a high level of design ability through a statement of interest, a portfolio of design and research work, a transcript from the professional degree granting institution, and a CV. The statement of interest should indicate why the applicant would like to enroll in the program, which faculty they would like to work with, and what topics they could envision pursuing in their culminating design research project. The MAAD curriculum is four semesters of study, with all students expected to reside in Pittsburgh full-time.

Tuition Fee

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International

41000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

41000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41000 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

41000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41000 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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