Overview

The Architecture Programs of The University of Texas at Austin value intellectual ambition and cultural relevance in architectural production. Our teaching and research is founded on a shared interest in ambitious buildings. We uphold an integrated, close-knit design studio model encouraging dialogue, collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation.

Study Advanced Architectural Design at University of Texas at Austin

The Advanced Architectural Design MAAD degree is offered at University of Texas at Austin. These areas include, but are not limited to, Sustainable Design, Community and Environmental Equity Design, Digital Technology, Latin American Architecture, Building Technology, Cultural Heritage Documentation and Research, and the Political, Social, and Cultural Histories of Architecture.

Students may make use of the interdisciplinary expertise and facilities that only a large university such as UT Austin offers. Though not required, we recommend applicants identify who they would like to study with and an area of concentration in their Statement of Interest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Studio
Master's Design Study
Architectural Drawing
Vertical Studio
Integrative Studio
World Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 411 other Masters in Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Statement of purpose: A 1,000-1,500 word essay that addresses your interest in the MAAD program with respect to your academic and professional objectives, the factors that led you to apply to the SOA, your most substantial professional contribution and why you view it as such, and/or any other factors related to your academic or professional experience that you wish to convey to the admissions committee.
Three letters of recommendation
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Upload portfolio as a single pdf through the portfolio credential on MyStatus: The level of creative skill you possess in any medium; The extent of your interest in the MAAD, made evident through your abilities in composition, physical form-making, or perception of the environment; Your ability to translate ideas into physical form, even if in simple terms such as drawing.

Tuition Fee

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International

19286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9643 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

19286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9643 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10426 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5213 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Architectural Design.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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