Overview

The Advanced Architectural Design program at Cornell University offers a critical framework for investigating pertinent design concerns, practices, and technologies in 21st-century architecture and urbanism. The basic program consists of three semesters, with a four-semester option available upon application during the second semester.

Features

The M.S. AAD is designated as a STEM program in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (CIP code 04.0902) making international graduates eligible to extend their F-1 visas for up to three years to work in the United States.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computational Design and Representation

Architectural Territories of Investigation

Design B: Topics Studio

Territory of Investigation Elective

Design C: Topics Studio

Projects in Advanced Architectural Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 444 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts from each college or university previously attended

All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Personal Statement

Academic Statement of Purpose:

A one- or two-page academic statement of purpose or statement of research intents for graduate study in the M.S. AAD program. This statement should describe a critical topic you wish to investigate at Cornell, including any past work in this area.

Portfolio of creative work:

The portfolio should consist of high-quality visual material showcasing several (12–20) pieces or projects and be compiled in a PDF no larger than 20MB.

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

73946 USD / year

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Out-of-State

73946 USD / year

≈ 73946 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

73946 USD / year

≈ 73946 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ithaca

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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