Architecture

The M.Arch. Program, leading to the Master of Architecture as the first professional degree, is oriented toward the professional practice of architecture and is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). This degree option provides flexibility for students who have an undergraduate degree with a major in architecture as well as those who have a degree in a field other than architecture. The M.Arch. Program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours and a maximum of 102 credit hours of study, depending upon the applicant's prior education in architecture and the amount of advanced standing credit granted upon admission to the program.

Normally, a student admitted to the program with maximum advanced standing can expect to complete the program within two academic years of full-time study. A student admitted to the program with no advanced standing can expect the program to require three and one-half academic years of full-time study. Graduates from four-year undergraduate programs in architecture similar to that at Georgia Tech can normally expect to complete the program in two academic years, provided they have pursued architecturally related elective coursework during their undergraduate years. Specific information regarding applications for advanced standing and degree requirements is available from the School of Architecture.

First Year 

• ARCH 6069 Adv. Building Studio I 
• ARCH 6350 Theory of Architecture I
• ARCH 6251 Structures I
• Professional Elective
• ARCH 6070 Adv. Building Studio II
• ARCH 6230 Construction Tech II
• ARCH 6252 Structures II
• Professional Elective

Second Year

• ARCH 6071 Design & Research Studio I
• COA 6151 History of Urban Form
• ARCH 6352 Theory of Architecture II 
• ARCH 6315 Practice I
• Arch 6072 Design + Research Studio II
• ARCH 6532 Environmental Systems II
• Practice Elective
• Professional Elective

Requirements

Applications are submitted via the Graduate Admissions Website. If you are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and you wish to claim Georgia residency for tuition purposes, you must complete the Application for Georgia Residence Status form (included with the on-line application).

You are required to upload supporting documents with your application.

International students are required to submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and proof of financial support for the first year of study.

The online application opens each year on September 1st for Fall Admissions to the following academic year. The deadline for submission of applications and all supporting documents is December 15th for all students (U.S. and International). Late submissions are accepted on a case by case basis. Please contact an advisor in the School of Architecture to request a late submission exception.

Materials

The following materials are required:

1. Application
2. Application Fee
3. You will be asked to provide the email contact information for 3 recommenders. Your recommenders will receive an automated email asking that they complete an online letter of recommendation for you
4. a copy of your transcript from each college attended since high school to be uploaded with your application (These may be unofficial copies. If admitted, you will be required to provide official copies.)
5. official scores of the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.) and TOEFL if applicable
6. a portfolio (Portfolio instructions) .

All supporting documentation except test scores are to be uploaded with your online application. If you have your paper GRE or TOEFL score reports you may upload them with your application but you will also need to ask Educational Testing Service to send Georgia Tech your official electronic scores. If applying to the Master of Architecture Degree Program, you are required to upload a copy of your portfolio for review at the time of application.

A scholarly writing sample is required for the Master of Science in Architecture program, for all concentrations.  If you are applying to the Master of Science in Urban Design, you are required to upload either a PDF copy of your portfolio (preferred), or a scholarly writing sample.

If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and you wish to claim Georgia Residence for tuition purposes, you must complete the Application for Georgia Residence Status form (included with the on-line application). Please also be prepared to upload a copy of your passport and drivers license if you are a US citizen and your Permanent Resident card if applicable.

Tests and scores

The School of Architecture does not set minimums for the GRE, but the average among our students is relatively high. Admission to graduate study in the School of Architecture is competitive and based upon merit as evidenced in the applicant’s previous academic performance, GRE and/or TOEFL scores, portfolio, and other supporting documentation.

The School of Architecture requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100. This requirement exceeds that of the Institute. International students must meet the School of Architecture minimum to be considered for admission to graduate studies in architecture.

Anyone who is not a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident of the US must take the TOEFL unless they have attended college for at least one year in the United States. In addition, anyone who is a citizen of or has attended college for a minimum of one year in the following countries is exempt from the TOEFL requirement: United Kingdom, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Granada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenadines, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua (West Indies). Please note that the TOEFL is the ONLY acceptable language test approved and recognized for admission by Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech does not accept the IELTS as an approved language test for admission.

Scholarships

• Graduate Teaching Assistantships
• President’s Fellowships ($5,500 per year)
• Institute Fellowships