University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Architecture in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,996
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The two-year Master of Science in Architecture program focuses on research, offering diverse areas of scholarly exploration tailored for students aiming to deepen the intellectual foundations of their work. Through concentrated studio work, practical design implementations, and thorough theoretical examination, the program enhances architectural expertise. Penn State's post-professional M.S. in Architecture is designed for those holding professional architecture degrees, and in rare instances, for individuals with nonprofessional architecture backgrounds seeking advanced architectural knowledge. Applicants are generally expected to have prior coursework covering the technical and professional dimensions of architectural practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must hold either (1) a professionally accredited baccalaureate degree in architecture or related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a professionally accredited bachelor's degree in architecture or related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; this degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. Alternatively, the applicant can hold (3) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution plus a professionally accredited master's degree in architecture or related field or (4) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution plus a professionally accredited master's degree in architecture or related field. These degrees must be from officially recognized degree-granting institutions in the country in which they operate.
A minimum grade-point average [GPA] of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
44,996