Overview

Architecture Studies - Building Technology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers students the opportunity to explore critical topics for the future of the built environment and resources. This area explores ways to use design and technology to create buildings that contribute to a more humane and environmentally responsible built world.

Students at Architecture Studies - Building Technology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will:

be challenged to address topics of clear and important relevance to the future of the built environment through creative and analytically rigorous approaches.

learn about integrated architectural design strategies, resource accounting through material flow analysis and life cycle assessment, building and urban energy modeling and simulation, human comfort analysis and control design and engineering and other technologically-informed design methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture

Architectural Design

Architecture and Urbanism

Building Technology

Inquiry into Computation and Design

History, Theory and Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Design View 302 other Masters in Architecture in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A professional degree in Architecture (Master of Architecture or 5-year accredited Bachelor of Architecture) with high academic standing from a recognized institution or, in the judgment of the department, the equivalent of this degree.

Letters of recommendation (3-4)

Transcripts for all relevant degrees

IELTS or TOEFL score (if English is not your first language)

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Objectives

$75 application fee

Portfolio (not required where a writing sample is more appropriate)

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Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30995 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30995 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30995 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

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