MArch in Architecture

University of Kentucky (United States) · 410 Administration Dr, Lexington, KY 40506, USA

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The University of Kentucky is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities (the other being Kentucky State University) and the institution with the highest enrollment in the state, with 30,545 students as of fall 2019.

The institution comprises 16 colleges, a graduate school, 93 undergraduate programs, 99 master's programs, 66 doctoral programs, and four professional programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, Kentucky spent $393 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 63rd in the nation.

The University of Kentucky has fifteen libraries on campus. The largest is the William T. Young Library, a federal depository, hosting subjects related to social sciences, humanities, and life sciences collections. Since 1997, the university has focused expenditures increasingly on research, following a compact formed by the Kentucky General Assembly. The directive mandated that the university become a Top 20 public research institution, in terms of an overall ranking, to be determined by the university itself, by 2020.

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Institute

College of Design

Degree

MArch

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Architecture

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 27200

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 14600

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 36300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

Duolingo

115

Undergrad GPA

2.75

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Apr, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Please provide official copies of transcripts for all previous graduate and undergraduate work.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Applicants will be asked to provide at least 3 letters of recommendation.

Personal Statement

University Specific

Please submit an essay, not exceeding one page, that includes a brief personal history and reasons for pursuing a Master of Architecture degree. Upload your essay as a PDF document.

Portfolio

University Specific

A portfolio provides a well-edited and broad representation of the applicant’s most important visual arts, design, research and/or professional work. Portfolios will be viewed on a computer screen by members of the admissions committee, and should be uploaded as a single PDF document (optimized not to exceed 20MB and limited to no more than 20 pages). Please use the link to upload your portfolio as a PDF document: https://ukcod.slideroom.com For candidates without a background in architecture, the portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s drawing skills and three-dimensional aptitude. Work represented may include drawings, paintings, sculpture, sketches, landscape and architectural designs, or other creative work. For applicants with degrees in architecture, who are seeking advanced standing in the graduate program, the portfolio should demonstrate an ability to pursue advanced work in architectural design. Within the limitations defined in the application, a portfolio should show ability in areas of architectural design and communication. The graduate admissions committee will evaluate portfolios and award advanced standing for competence in architectural design, coherent demonstration of spatial aptitude and visual acuity expressed through a basic understanding of material and construction, and a strong ability for clear visual communication. Candidates are encouraged to include complementary work that demonstrates visual and graphic capabilities in two-dimensional and three-dimensional work, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, product design, film or interactive design.

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

University Specific

An essay, not exceeding one page, that includes a brief personal history and reasons for pursuing a Master of Architecture. Upload your essay as a PDF document.

Test Score Report

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1.IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo 2.GRE

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FAQs

The tuition fee for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky is $14,600 for domestic students and $36,300 for international students.
The next available intake for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky is in January 2026.
To apply for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky, you need to submit a portfolio, a Statement of Purpose (SOP), a degree transcript, a Letter of Recommendation (LOR), a test score report, and a personal statement.
The English proficiency requirements for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky are an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher, or a Duolingo score of 115 or higher.
The minimum undergraduate GPA required for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky is a median range of 2.75.
Yes, a portfolio is required for admission to the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky.
The MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky accepts IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo test scores for English proficiency.
Yes, international students can apply for the MArch in Architecture program at the University of Kentucky, with a tuition fee of $36,300.

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