Overview

We believe that sustainable development must be redefined using a regenerative system approach, which connects food, water, and energy use to the carrying capacity of a local ecosystem. The core curriculum of the Architecture - Sustainable Design program of the University of Minnesota unpacks this belief with foundational courses in sustainable design theory and history, energy and environmental equality, site and water, and material performance.

We aim to balance inquiry with application. Each course involves a project, where you will practice research to demonstrate theory. We challenge you to uncover how bettering peoples’ lives can act as a driver for addressing environmental issues in local and global settings. Through each project and your electives, you will develop a personal area of focus. Topics can address small or large-scale issues, from designing cities on water to examining healthier materials for wall systems. Once you have chosen a special topic, the remainder of your degree is devoted to self-driven research.

Degree Options

Students pursuing this degree have two separate degree plans to choose from.

Plan A is more thesis-focused and is considered preparatory for pursuing a PhD.
Plan B is project-based and aimed at career advancement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Design Theory and Practice

Site and Water Issues in Sustainable Design

Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Issues in Sustainable Design

Materials Performance in Sustainable Building

Material Investigation: Concrete

Material Investigation: Steel and Glass

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

The priority deadline for funding consideration is January 15.

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

To pursue an Architecture MS a bachelor of arts or science in humanities, sciences, environmental studies, or engineering is required, and a GPA greater than 3.0 is preferred. International applicants must be proficient in English

We also encourage individuals with professional degrees in architecture and landscape architecture, as well as current M.Arch or MLA students seeking a dual degree, to apply

Complete University of Minnesota Graduate School Application

Unofficial transcripts of all college or university coursework

A statement (up to 1,000 words), outlining sustainable design as an area of study

Three letters of recommendation

Portfolio

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

Application fee of $75

Tuition Fees

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35294 USD / year

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35294 USD / year

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35294 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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