Overview

With a strong emphasis on design skills, hands-on learning and real-world experience, the Architecture program at Kent State University offers students the opportunity to work with industry professionals and gain practical skills that will set them apart for leadership in the profession. Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming a licensed architect.

Key Features

The STEM-designated Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) prepares graduates to be progressive leaders in the field of architecture by developing technical skills, professional knowledge and design creativity through the exploration of project-based learning.

The program fosters the refinement of critical design skills and offers opportunities for inquiry in architecture and related disciplines through comprehensive research.

Distinguished faculty, a rigorous curriculum and travel study opportunities—along with an ambitious series of co-curricular lectures, exhibitions, symposia and workshops provide an innovative education that prepares graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to recently renovated studio and classroom spaces in Cleveland, Ohio and Florence, Italy, the CAED's Kent-based award-winning, LEED Platinum John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design offers state of the art facilities. Including a Robotics Labs, Computer Labs, Lighting Lab, Gallery, Café, Architecture Library, Fabrication Lab and a full spectrum of digital and analog fabrication tools.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to design across the various scales of architecture and integrate multiple factors in design process.

Demonstrate a holistic ability to address the relationship between built and natural environments, employing ecological design principles, advanced building performance and the use of emerging technologies in the design process and production of architecture.

Demonstrate the ability to design equitable environments for diverse populations, addressing diverse cultural, social, theoretical and historical contexts.

Demonstrate the ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams collaboratively and to address professional ethics, business practices and regulatory contexts.

Engage in architectural research to test, evaluate and apply innovations in the field, promoting continuous learning and advancement in architectural knowledge.

Participate in an academic environment that fosters positive, respectful learning and that promotes collaboration, optimism and innovation among students, faculty and staff.

Careers

Architects, except landscape and naval

Architectural and engineering managers

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

Designers, all other

Historians

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Design Studio

Project Programming

Theories of Architecture

Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies

Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development

Professional Practice: Contract and Planning Law

Professional Practice: Leadership, Ethics and Office Management

Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

44 SCH

44-101

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Résumé

Goal statement (include intent and background information)

Portfolio, with design work clearly indicating role in group projects

Three letters of recommendation, with one letter from a non-academic source

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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