Architecture: MArch

Program Information

Program Description

The University of Oregon’s Department of Architecture seeks to improve the design of the built world at all scales—from furniture to interiors, buildings, and cities.

We believe that buildings are grounded in places and cultures, and work needs to be relevant to the real needs of clients, communities and the natural world.

Our department is a place of exploration, hard work, mutual respect, self-responsibility and shared respect for quality and beauty.

Master of architecture students complete a professional degree—leading to licensure—in a stimulating environment where learning, research, and design inform each other. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged; new ideas and established traditions are constantly in dialogue.

The program is studio based, with a full complement of professional courses with opportunities to focus in an area of special interest. Students can take advantage of numerous on and off-campus opportunities for expanding their academic experience.

We offer a full array of foreign-study programs, internships in architectural offices, and various opportunities to work directly with communities.

Program Prerequisites

Master of Architecture Track I

Eligible applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a qualified university that is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. The program is three years plus one term (or 10 terms) in length, begins in the summer, and is available at the Eugene campus location.

Master of Architecture Track II

Eligible applicants must have a pre-professional degree in architecture from a qualified university that is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree.

Program Information  Faculty

Application at a Glance

You apply for admission through your program. This program has two separate applications, the University of Oregon application and a department application. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.

UO Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
• Financial Verification for International Applicants

Program-Specific Application Requirements

Required

• Essay Questions
• Resume
• GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Portfolio

Not Required

• GMAT

Apply Through Department

Architecture: MS

Program Information

Program Description

The post-professional architecture master of science degree allows students to complete advanced research and design work that builds on an existing professional degree in architecture, structural engineering, architectural engineering, construction management, or a related field. 

This degree does not provide a path to licensure.

Students choose between two academic paths: 

Path 1: Architecture (based in Eugene and Portland)

Path 2: Mass Timber Design (based in Eugene)

Program Prerequisites

This post-professional master of science degree program is for individuals with an undergraduate professional degree in architecture, structural engineering, architectural engineering, construction management, or a related field. 

Program Information  Faculty

Application at a Glance

You apply for admission through your program. This program has two separate applications, the University of Oregon application and a department application. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.

UO Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
• Financial Verification for International Applicants

Program-Specific Application Requirements

Required

• Resume or CV
• GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
• Letter of Intent
• Letters of Recommendation
• Portfolio
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Sample

Not Required

• GMAT

Apply Through Department

Architecture: PhD

Program Information

Program Description

The University of Oregon’s PhD program in architecture prepares students for careers at universities, and at other entities engaged in research related to sustainable design such as national research laboratories, industries, public agencies, and non-government organizations.

Students admitted to this program will carry out a program of advanced study and research in sustainable design. Students can take advantage of numerous on and off campus opportunities for expanding their academic experience.

We offer a full array of foreign-study programs, internships in architectural offices, and various opportunities to work directly with communities.

Program Prerequisites

Students admitted to the program must already hold either a master's degree in architecture from an accredited program or have an accredited professional degree in architecture and a master's degree in a related field.

A current architectural license and design practice may be applied in lieu of a professional degree in architecture; however, a master's degree in a related field would still be required in this scenario.

Program Information  Faculty

Application at a Glance

You apply for admission through your program. This program has two separate applications, the University of Oregon application and a department application. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.

UO Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
• Financial Verification for International Applicants

Program-Specific Application Requirements

Required

• GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
• Letter of Intent
• Portfolio
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Sample

Not Required

• GMAT

Apply Through Department