Troy,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Architecture in Troy, NY United States | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy, NY United States
The Master of Architecture program is a three-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree program in architecture. It is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or field of study. Students apply from diverse backgrounds, including liberal arts, design, science, and engineering disciplines.
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
64,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Architecture is a three-year professional degree program accredited by NAAB, welcoming students from all academic backgrounds. Applicants come from varied fields such as liberal arts, design, sciences, and engineering. Architecture in the modern era presents extraordinary opportunities to influence our surroundings, technological advancements, and communities by designing structures across different scales. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) delivers a prestigious NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program that combines rigorous professional training with insights into global citizenship, innovative architectural research, and state-of-the-art construction methods. Graduates develop expertise in architectural design and emerging building technologies, supported by scientific and ecological knowledge to address the dynamic needs of our transforming world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Research Study Areas
Throughout the program’s coursework, students engage in current best practices, advanced building science research and applied next-generation emerging building technology. This culminates in a two-semester program at the school’s Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE), located in Brooklyn’s Industry City, one of the largest business incubators in North America. Additionally, there are course offerings in Architectural Acoustics and Lighting for a more interdisciplinary experience.
Plan of Study
During the fall semester students meet with the program co-directors (academic advisors) to initiate their development of a plan of study, which is updated and approved yearly by the Office of Graduate Education (OGE).
STEM Designation
The MArch program is now designated as a STEM program in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (CIP code 04.0902) making international MArch graduates eligible to extend their F-1 visas for up to three years in order to work in the United States.
Digital Preparatory Workshop
Our program offers a ten-day, hybrid Digital Workshop prior to the commencement of the first semester for all incoming students. This workshop takes place before the fall semester and provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of software, including Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, and Adobe programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Students also gain a working knowledge of digital fabrication technologies, including 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GRADUATE APPLICATION
Complete the online application for full- or part-time graduate degree programs.
Applicants may apply only to one degree program per term. Multiple applications for one term are not permitted.
NONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE OF $75
The application processing fee must be paid electronically after submitting your application.
The application fee is waived for Rensselaer alumni, current Rensselaer students (matriculating and non-matriculating), employees, and employee spouses.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Your Personal Statement should address your academic and research interests, and future career goals as they relate to the graduate program to which you are applying. The statement should include relevant academic/research, professional, and personal experiences that influenced your decision to apply to the graduate program.
The Architectural Sciences, M.S., program with a concentration in Built Ecologies requires an additional and separate Research Proposal describing your research goals and academic plan. The Research Proposal should describe your intended area of research and its broader significance, explaining why this area of inquiry matters. The statement should also address how your research interests align with the work being conducted at CASE, referencing any specific CASE projects that have inspired you and how they connect to your proposed research.
RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE
Your resume should include details about your education, employment, and internship history, as well as any pertinent research experience. International students in the U.S. on OPT or CPT should include details about their current activities.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
You will be required to enter two recommenders on the online application. Recommendations should be from your academic advisor(s), professors, research mentors, etc., who can provide an assessment of your likelihood of success at the graduate level in your field of study.
PORTFOLIO, IF REQUIRED BY DEPARTMENT
Architecture, Built Ecologies, and Electronic Arts only.
Critical Game Design M.S./Ph.D. requires examples of prior work (e.g.: portfolio, project samples).
TRANSCRIPTS AND DEGREES
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
GRE/GMAT SCORES
Required for Management, Ph.D.
Optional for all other degree programs. Strongly recommended for all Computer Science and Cognitive Science programs. The GRE Institution code is 2757.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (ONLY)
Applicants possessing a valid Green Card will be considered as a domestic student for purposes of admission and financial aid.
The TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English.
Tuition
USD
64,400
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