Graduate Programs
Graduate Studies in Architecture
School of Architecture
Chris Perry, Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Architecture (Professional)
- Master of Science in Architecture – Geofutures (Post-Professional)
- Master of Science in Architecture – Design Technology (Post-Professional)
- Master of Science in Architectural Sciences
- PhD in Architectural Sciences
The Architectural Sciences Concentrations offered are the following :
Architecture is situated at a unique moment in history where a convergence of global interests demands that our discipline respond in a critical and innovative manner. Faced with an ever-increasing focus on creating new forms of renewable energy, smart grids and coastal city solutions, computational engines, immersive environments, and ecologically sound building components for the 21st century, the profession of architecture has inherited a wealth of trans-disciplinary priorities that calls out for a new era of creative inquiry and engagement.
The School of Architecture offers both professional and research degrees at an advanced level. The three-year Master of Architecture is a professional degree program accredited by NAAB and recognized by NCARB. The Master of Science in Architecture is a one-year post-professional program for advanced graduate-level design. The Master of Science in Architectural Sciences (with concentrations in Architectural Acoustics, Built Ecologies, and Lighting) are research-oriented programs, as is the PhD in Architectural Sciences (with concentrations in Architectural Acoustics and Built Ecologies). These advanced programs in architecture at Rensselaer are founded on the realization that the increasing demands for effective building performance both perceptually and technically can only be addressed through research.
We look forward to your further investigation of the program. For more information please contact us at . Visit the Graduate Admissions website to apply on-line. All of our graduate programs start in the Fall semester. First consideration is given to applications received by January 1.
STEM Designation
The MArch, MS, and MSArch degree programs are all designated as STEM programs in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (CIP code 04.0902) making international graduates of those programs eligible to extend their F-1 visas for up to three years in order to work in the United States.
