Overview

The M.S. is not directed toward professional licensing and therefore is not accredited by the NAAB as a “first professional degree.” While an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related field is not required, applicants must demonstrate relevant background and experience, as well as capabilities for undertaking advanced academic study.

The Architecture program of Virginia Tech allows a student to conduct a research-based program of study which can be expected to contribute to the body of knowledge in the design and building professions, and may lead to future study in the doctoral program, where advanced standing may be awarded for acceptable graduate credits earned at the master’s level.

Research concentrations

Students will develop their own programs of study in cooperation with appropriate faculty and in consideration of the courses and facilities available. A brief description of the available research concentrations follows:

Building Science: Studies in the category of Building Science focus on various environmental systems issues over a broad range of scales and may concentrate on the following (or other) areas: energy and building design; mechanical systems and large buildings; lighting and daylighting; natural ventilation and air flow; indoor air quality; acoustics and theater design; and building structure, assembly, and/or economics. This concentration is available on the main campus in Blacksburg.

Interior Design: This concentration allows those with professional degrees in Interior Design or closely related areas the opportunity for advanced research which is expected to add to the body of knowledge in the discipline of Interior Design. Potential research areas include design practice, history of interiors, computer applications in interior design, and environmental factors related to interiors. This concentration is available on the main campus in Blacksburg. (More info…)

Urban Design: This concentration, available at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (National Capital Region – NCR), allows students an opportunity to engage in urban design research, addressing the design of safe, healthy, and sustainable urban environments. Emphasis is on the physical form of cities and the complex forces that shape them. Focused on the general underlying themes of security, resilience, health, and sustainability, possible research areas include but are not limited to mobility and infrastructure, conservation and preservation, and urban places and dwellings. (More info…)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Environmental Controls

Environmental Design Research

Advanced Building Structures

Topics in Computer Applications in Design

Media and the Environment Workshop

Materials Processes Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

While a degree in architecture or a related field is not absolutely required, applicants must demonstrate relevant background and experience, as well as capabilities for undertaking advanced academic study

A completed graduate application, including payment of a nonrefundable application fee

Up-to-date transcripts of undergraduate records

A grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester credit hours, or equivalent, is required

Three letters of recommendation from teachers, professionals or other people knowledgeable about the applicant’s work

A Résumé and a Statement of Intent briefly describing the applicant’s background, personal interests, motivation for the study of architecture, and, if applicable, proposed area of research focus

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Tuition Fees

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32622 USD / year

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32622 USD / year

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16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

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1166 - 1906 USD / month

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