Overview

The Architecture program of Virginia Tech is a STEM Designated program in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. The STEM Designation allows international students graduating from our M.Arch programs to apply for an additional 24-month extension after their initial 12 month-long Optional Practical Training (OPT), with eligibility for a total of 36 months of practical training in the United States.

Design laboratory

Central to the academic structure of these several options is the design laboratory. The various design laboratories are oriented toward formulation and resolution of design questions at a broad range of scales. In addition to fostering a mastery of the design process, the design laboratory is intended to cultivate a foundation for design through the study of concepts and principles of form generation, through education of an environmental awareness and aesthetic judgment, through study of the syntax of architectural language, and through the development of technical knowledge of the processes of fabrication and construction. These learning-oriented laboratories encourage the use of previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience gained in the architectural profession and in other academic disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Environmental Controls

Advanced Building Structures

Topics in Computer Applications in Design

Topics in Architecture History and Theory

Building Materials and Construction

Theory of Urban Form

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of two semesters of coursework equivalent to the required Building Materials and Construction courses, including building assembly, materials and methods of construction, accessibility, life-safety, code compliance, and cost control issues

Coursework equivalent to the required Building Environmental Systems course

A minimum of 2 semesters of coursework equivalent to the required Intermediate Building Structures courses, and corresponding prerequisites in Statics and Strengths of Materials, equivalent to Basic Principles of Structures

One or more survey courses in Architectural History & Theory, covering relevant aspects of the content of the required Qualifying Design Seminar and History of Architecture courses

Applicant portfolios are also reviewed

A personal interview is conducted by the academic advisor to review and evaluate the student’s transcript(s) and portfolio in order to establish a plan of study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32622 USD / year

≈ 32622 USD / year
Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

≈ 32622 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16232 USD / year

≈ 16232 USD / year

Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 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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Design laboratory

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Blacksburg

Financing

Funding

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