Overview

The Architecture program at University of Virginia, rich in instrumental and methodological diversity, exposes students to a rigorous and inventive architectural education. We enjoy a collaborative community, comprised of internationally recognized faculty who are primarily in residence throughout the semester to engage an energetic and culturally diverse student body.

The program prepares graduates as design leaders, global citizens, and critical scholars. Our students learn to actively shape the values, boundaries, and methodologies of architectural practice.

Who should apply

We welcome students from diverse scholarly and professional backgrounds who are interested in critically shaping the built environment. As a student here, you have the opportunity to take advantage of UVA’s proud history as a renowned research university, with nationally and internationally ranked programs, distinguished faculty, and robust resources.

The Master of Architecture program welcomes applicants with any four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Diverse scholarly and professional backgrounds enrich our educational environment in the first-professional graduate MArch program. Applicants with a previous architecture degree are eligible for advanced-placement.

Accreditation

The UVA Master of Architecture program is an accredited first professional degree focused on the production of innovative architecture in the context of global cities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Workshop
Buildings, Cities, Narratives
Design Computation
Architectural Theory and Analysis
Environmental Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial Transcript
Resume / Cv
Required + Optional Essays
Academic Statement Of Intent + Essay
Recommendations
Gre Scores / Toefl Or Ielts Scores / Duolingo English Test (Optional)
Portfolio (Architecture, Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Applicants)
Admission-based Scholarships
Direct Admit Applicants

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

36730 USD / year

≈ 36730 USD / year
Out-of-State

36730 USD / year

≈ 36730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23026 USD / year

≈ 23026 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Who should apply

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charlottesville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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