Master of Landscape Architecture in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia

University of Virginia | Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

UVA's Landscape Architecture graduate program pushes students to envision innovative landscape systems through intensive research, creative design exploration, and emerging technology applications. We dedicate ourselves to equipping graduates with critical thinking skills and global perspectives, empowering them to build a more inclusive, sustainable world while advancing landscape architecture practice. Our diverse student body includes individuals from various academic disciplines, both with and without previous landscape architecture training. Students craft personalized learning paths by blending their unique undergraduate experiences - whether design-focused or not - with their intellectual passions and abilities during graduate studies. This approach cultivates a vibrant, multifaceted community united by a shared goal: developing groundbreaking solutions for resilient built environments. The Path 2.0 Master of Landscape Architecture is a two-year professional degree requiring 61-62 credits.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Unofficial transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and must be submitted as part of your application.

The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant's pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.

Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.

MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE applicants
Describe why you are interested in landscape architecture as a professional field and how UVA School of Architecture will help you meet your goals. Include a description of contemporary situations, urban conditions and/or environmental issues you hope to influence through your research, analysis, planning and design as a landscape architect.

NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES

TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250
TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90
IELTS: 7.0 overall band score
PBT - 600

Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.

References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.

Tuition USD 35,660

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