Overview

Architecture Studies - History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Art program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is intended both for students who already have a professional degree in architecture and those interested in advanced non-professional graduate study.

Students in the Architecture Studies - History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Art program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will:

expand upon prior experience (which can be in design, theory, history, practice, or other post-undergraduate work) to explore compelling research that links historical or contemporary topics with methodological issues.

be exposed to a wide range of historical periods and theoretical approaches.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography of Islamic Architecture

Orientalism and Representation

Architecture Design Theory and Methodologies

Contemporary Urbanism Proseminar: Theory and Representation

Urban Design Studio

Building Technology Seminar

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 Design Art History View 401 other Masters in Design 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 BA in architecture or any related field (Art history, planning, landscape, archeology, etc.).

For admission to the SMArchs HTC program, a writing sample of at least 15 pages is required of all applicants and is an important component of the application.

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

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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

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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

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