, Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2022-2023

UCLA M.Arch Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Los Angeles, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1919established year
43800enrollment
Public
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Master of Architecture [M.Arch]

3 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

11,700/Yr

11,700 /Yr
  • Master of Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles is a 3 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered only on a full-time basis.
  • Architecture three-year sequence program is divided into two periods of study.
  • The first of these periods is a two-year foundation, known as Core, in which students complete 6 design studios that offer design exercises of increasing scale and complexity. 
  • The courses in these periods are History and Theory of Architecture, Architectural Programming, Computation, Environmental Design, Representation, and Visualization, Structures, as well as a range of complementary cultural and technical elective courses. 
  • The second period of study is the culminating 3rd year, in which students choose from an array of 1-year thematically-focused Research Studios, as well as two supplemental advanced topic studios (to be completed in the first two quarters), and a number of elective courses.
  • Students have to complete a minimum of 126 units of course work is required of which at least 114 units must be taken at the graduate level.
  • students may also pursue a concurrent degree in Urban Planning (M.Arch.I/M.U.R.P.).
  • This program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
  • The program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension for F-1 visa holders.
  • University provides summer programs for students which is a unique opportunity for college students and high school students to explore architecture and design at UCLA. 

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees11700

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)17599
Room and Food (Off-Campus)15240
Health Insurance4714
International differential fee12245
Other Fees10221
Total Cost60019

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
202123687

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • All new students must enter in the fall quarter.
  • A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration. 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

326 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Personal Statement: Personal Statement is the opportunity to provide additional information to help the selection committee evaluate student’s aptitude for study.
  • Portfolio of Creative Work: students need a digital portfolio of original creative work is a central part of their application.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Architect
  • Architectural technologist
  • Interior and spatial designer
  • Building surveyor
  • Town planner
  • Production designer
  • Historic buildings inspector
  • Structural engineer.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial ScholarshipScholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
KC Mahindra ScholarshipScholarship per student 5,542/Yr$5,542Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeTuition-Fee-Waiver


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