Overview

The Landscape Architecture program of Virginia Tech emphasizes the mastery of design through disciplinary and interdisciplinary studios that investigate the broad range of landscape scales and provide an intellectual base of knowledge in history, theory, and technology.

The MLA Program at Virginia Tech was established at the Blacksburg campus in 1979.

Program distinctions

a commitment to rigorous scholarship in landscape architecture, respecting both disciplinary heritage and innovation

a teaching and learning environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across fields

a personalized studio environment promoting a faculty/student ratio of 1:12

a distinguished design and research faculty, accessible to students and devoted to their work

a supportive, engaged, and inclusive student body, drawn from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and demographics

a vibrant and human-scaled academic and residential experience, fostering interaction, collaboration, and attachment

a talented, motivated, and highly successful alumni community who are leaders in the field

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Landscape Architecture Design Laboratory

Advanced Evolution of the American Landscape

Land Analysis and Site Planning

Landscape Architectural Theories

Landscape Architecture History

TECT LAR I: Topo & Grading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Virginia Tech requires prospective graduate students to apply online. Candidates should complete and submit their application online, including payment of a non-refundable application fee

Transcripts

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

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation

Statement of Academic and Professional Goals

A personally authored digital exhibit/portfolio of visual and written material is required (8-page maximum PDF at a minimum of 250 dpi)

The Graduate School requires official test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL or IELTS for all international applicants. In addition, transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

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

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Delivered

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