MArch in Architecture (3+)

University of Houston (United States) · University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204 (713) 743-2255

About University:

The University of Houston (U of H) is a public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, U of H is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and the third-largest university in Texas with over 46,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres (2.70 km2) in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The university offers more than 282 degree programs through its 16 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in architecture, law, optometry, medicine, and pharmacy. The institution conducts $150 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus.  Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 9,000 degrees annually, U of H's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs. The HPE Data Science Institute was created in 2017, and was named by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute with its 10 million gift. The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has more than 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual U of H events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and compete in the NCAA Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 22 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including six Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the most in NCAA history.

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About University:

The University of Houston (U of H) is a public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, U of H is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and the third-largest university in Texas with over 46,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres (2.70 km2) in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The university offers more than 282 degree programs through its 16 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in architecture, law, optometry, medicine, and pharmacy. The institution conducts $150 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus.  Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 9,000 degrees annually, U of H's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs. The HPE Data Science Institute was created in 2017, and was named by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute with its 10 million gift. The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has more than 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual U of H events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and compete in the NCAA Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 22 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including six Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the most in NCAA history.

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Program Details:

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Institute

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

Degree

MArch

Duration

3 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Architecture (3+)

Expense

Living Expenses

$20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

$36000

Tuition Fee (International)

$52900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

79

GRE Total

300

(waiver offered)

Duolingo

105

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jan, 2025

(August-2025)

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Official transcript showing undergraduate degree conferral. English-translation of official documents required.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Letters of Recommendation are gathered electronically. You will be asked to provide e-mail addresses of your references.

  • Statement of Intent

    University Specific

    Statement of Intent. This should be included as a part of the portfolio submission. It can also be uploaded as a Creative Writing Sample if the candidate does not have another sample of this type of writing to share.

  • Test Score Report

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    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

  • Portfolio

    University Specific

    A portfolio submission is not required for Level 1 (+3) applicants. However, if applicants have creative or design work to share, it is encouraged. The portfolio is not expected to show architectural skills. Rather, it should contain work that demonstrates facility with a variety of media and illustrates three-dimensional understanding. Applicants may demonstrate their creative, artistic, and perceptual skills through painting, sculpture, or other three-dimensional explorations. Photography as an example of creative work must demonstrate intention in composition, color/light, or other critical points of view.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    GRE (OPTIONAL)

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