Master of Architecture in New York United States | Columbia University

Columbia University | New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 65,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Columbia GSAPP's Master of Architecture is a three-year accredited professional degree, consistently ranked among the nation's top architecture graduate programs. GSAPP views architecture as a knowledge discipline deeply connected to environmental and global initiatives—focusing not just on what architecture is, but what it might become. The program advances this vision through architectural experimentation, combining critical dialogue with technical expertise, traditional practice with innovative methods, and design exploration with contemporary issues.

Reflecting the School's dedication to global and modern viewpoints, the Master of Architecture program has expanded its design capabilities, construction methodologies, and theoretical frameworks. Its strength lies in the diverse perspectives of its faculty and their architectural approaches. The curriculum maintains a rigorous structure while continuously evolving to address shifting contexts, embracing curiosity, openness, and intellectual collaboration to cultivate individual growth and shape the future of the field.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

  • All applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time they start the M. ARCH program.
  • All applicants must have fulfilled a minimum of 45 credit hours of general studies in the arts, humanities and/or science at their undergraduate institution.
  • Applicants who have no prior background in architecture must complete a course in architectural graphic presentation (this could be one term of architectural studio or a studio in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, or sculpture) as a prerequisite for the Core Studio Sequence, before registering in the M. ARCH Program.

The Graduate School requires the following minimum scores:

  • 600 on the TOEFL paper-and-pencil test
  • 100 on the TOEFL internet-based test
  • 7.5 on IELTS

Tuition USD 65,100
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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