Overview

The School of Architecture from University of Tennessee Knoxville offers two tracks leading to a professional Master of Architecture degree—both of which challenge students to design their path through elective offerings, research studios, study abroad options, and degree concentrations.

Tracks

Master of Architecture – 3G

The 3G track admits students from all backgrounds including design, architecture, engineering, sciences, as well as humanities and the arts. This program typically takes three-and-a-half years to complete, and it begins in July. Prospective students should apply for summer second-session enrollment.

Master of Architecture – 2G

The 2G track admits students looking to complete a 4+2 pathway, including those holding a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution. This program typically takes two years to complete, and it starts in August. Prospective students should apply for fall enrollment.

To be admitted into the 2G track, the admissions committee conducts an initial review of the applicant’s portfolio and transcript(s) to ensure that the prior degree satisfies the learning outcomes required for advanced standing. Normally, this is only possible if the applicant has completed an undergraduate degree program that includes coursework comparable to that of a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program.

Applicants may be asked to provide syllabi for any or all courses listed on their transcripts for review by the Graduate Architecture Chair, who makes the final determination regarding eligibility for entry into the 2G program. Applicants whose undergraduate degree does not meet the requirements for advanced placement may be admitted to the 3G program. In such cases, it may be possible to waive certain required courses.

The process for requesting course waivers is outlined in the Graduate Handbook and may be initiated during academic advising at orientation.

Accreditation

The programs housed in the School of Architecture are fully accredited by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Representation and Process

Design: Explorations

History and Theory of Architecture

Design: Synthesis

Materials and Methods in Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.

Language

English

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Credits

102 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A professional degree in architecture (5-yr Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or Doctor of Architecture) with a minimum 3.00 GPA, from an NAAB accredited program or international equivalent degree and equivalent grades, as determined by the Graduate Admissions Office.
An essay of intent identifying a specific area of study aligned with the general goals of the Architecture Graduate Program and the existing research / scholarship interests of the standing faculty in the College of Architecture and Design.
A portfolio illustrating evidence of visual creativity and/or graphic capabilities, which must include prior academic and (if applicable) professional design work.
Prior contact with individual faculty members in the applicant’s interest area and with the Chair of the Graduate Architecture Program is highly recommended.

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

32208 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32208 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13720 USD / year

≈ 13720 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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