Master of Architecture (Three Year) in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Master of Architecture degree serves as the professional qualification for aspiring licensed architects. As outlined below, the M. Arch. program offers multiple entry points tailored to different academic backgrounds. Our primary three-year professional track is designed for students without prior architectural training, including those who haven't completed pre-professional architecture degrees with comprehensive studio and technical coursework. Typical candidates for this pathway come from diverse fields such as fine arts, biology, literature, earth sciences, art history, physics, and related disciplines. The three-year curriculum also suits students with some architectural exposure but lacking a formal pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture or equivalent qualification. Notably, this program is particularly well-suited for graduates of our own University of Minnesota's BDA program.