The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is a professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) that prepares students to become licensed architects. But more than this, our M.Arch program develops innovative designers, thinkers and leaders in fields like architecture, sustainability, community development and more. Students enroll in our M.Arch programs from diverse professional and educational backgrounds.
M. Arch 2: For students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture, the M.Arch program requires 60 credits and two years of study.
M. Arch 3: For students with an undergraduate degree in any other field – examples include geography, film, engineering, mathematics, visual arts, psychology, business – the M.Arch program requires 90 credits and three years of study.
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September 2025
School of Architecture and Urban Planning
2131 E. Hartford Avenue,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
September 2025
School of Architecture and Urban Planning
2131 E. Hartford Avenue,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
M.Arch 2
Pre-professional bachelor’s degree in architecture with 5 architecture design
M.Arch 3
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
English proficiency requirement: TOEFL IBT - 79 – 120; IELTS - 6.5 - 9.0; Cambridge English Advanced/Cambridge English Proficiency - C1 level or higher.
PRIORITY Application DEADLINE
M.Arch 2 - January 3 (fall admission), October 1 (spring admission)
M.Arch 3 - January 3 (fall admission only)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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