Master of Architecture
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

4.0 /5

(5 Reviews)

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#23 in M.Arch in USA

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Overview

UIC`s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers Master of Architecture Degree program. The duration of this program is 3 years. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 32594.0. IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE scores are accepted for admission to UIC Master of Architecture.

Duration	3 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹28.23 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 28,23,292

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,85,828
Insurance	INR 1,60,680
Transportation	INR 2,85,846
Application Fees	INR 6,063
Books and Supplies	INR 1,21,268
Personal Expenses	INR 3,89,790
Total approximate fees	INR 21,49,475

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Architecture at UIC can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in M.Arch at UIC

Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must hold a Bachelors's degree in architecture

Applicant must have 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study

India specific:

4-6 year bachelor

master following completion of 3 year bachelor

completion of a bachelor followed by certain postgraduate diplomas

Postgrad diplomas are all evaluated individually

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in architecture must fulfill prerequisites before enrolling:

A year-long university-level survey in art history or architecture history

A university-level course in calculus offered through a mathematics department
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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned
with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned
with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

IELTS

No specific cutoff mentioned
with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores

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GRE

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GRE General Test is required

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Portfolio is required for all applicants
Applicants with sufficient prior academic work in architecture may be considered for advanced placement into the second year of the program

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Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

The statement should address academic interests and objectives and how they can be pursued through study at UIC specifically
750 words maximum is required
See the School of Architecture website for the complete personal statement prompt

LOR

Three required, preferably from individuals acquainted with the applicant’s recent academic, professional, or creative work
Letters from professors who can assess the applicant’s academic abilities and potential for graduate school are preferred
Letters from employers are also acceptable

ESSAYS

A short essay responding to one of several questions required for all applicants
Essay questions and guidelines for the portfolio can be found on the School of Architecture website

Step two

Additional documents required

Official Transcripts
- Official yearly or semesterly mark sheets for each examination attempt, including failed or repeated exams
- Official university-issued certification of degree and date awarded
- Documents required in English only
English language proficiency scores
GRE General Test optional
Portfolio
Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
Copy of Passport

Step three

Start your online application

https://admissions.uic.edu/apply-now

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 6.06 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The University of Illinois provides an optional Payment Plan that allows parents/students to spread payment of anticipated tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board expenses over 6 installments for the Fall and Spring semesters

Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#101	Architecture and Built Environment QS, 2024

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The University of Illinois at Chicago
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
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Easy going

Student Views

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.3

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4

Value for money4

Public transportation5

Safety3.3

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.3

Shobhit Srivastava Verified Icon

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2021

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

It’s a fun filled and academically driven college.

Tips: The students should know that there are a lot of facilities available on campus for students to access. Ranging from academic to non-academic and extracurricular, so to be involved in any of them the students should know that they can reach out to the faculty as well.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2023Read more

Rohan Rajesh Wangikar Verified Icon

MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

Moving here has been smooth

Tips: The transition from India to moving here has been good. I experienced no cultural shift as there are many Indians here as well. The staff provides no special facilities as such for Indian students but there are orientations. One should know where to stay and what areas to avoid in Chicago. What courses to go for is an important decision. Also, an internship requires extra fees. College students should know about the UIC global situation. No prior courses are required to settle into this course.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Business Analytics/MS in Management Information Systems - Batch of 2025

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

3.1

The college is good but the quality has deteriorated over time.

Tips: The University of Illinois at Chicago is good. The faculty works hard to give students the best education possible, even though fee waivers have been removed and the dean of CBA has changed, which has affected funding a lot. On-campus positions are good, and every student gets one in the end. The campus atmosphere is excellent. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation system here is excellent. There is no place you can't reach with the public transport. With both metro and buses, things only get easier. The only downside is that safety is a concern. There are too many homeless people and gun violence is very high, so you have to be on your toes at all times.

Dislikes (Internships): The market is bad right now, and students are having a hard time getting internships. Even experienced students are finding it difficult to land one. The college doesn't provide much support to help students get internships, but the market has improved recently and is looking positive at the moment.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024Read more

Gargi

MS in Construction Engineering and Management - Batch of 2024

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

2.6

University is amazing, but don’t be a Global Student.

Tips: Never apply through Shiksa or any other agency and become a Global Student. I joined UIC via SHIKSHA and I am a research assist currently with 100% tuition waiver, but that was taken away from me only because I am a global student, who did not pay application fees.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023Read more

Himanshu

Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies - Batch of 2023

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

Best campus I have ever seen in my life.

Tips: Students should have good ettiquetes and better english speaking and understanding. Students should have better skills to enjoy in good way. Students should have quality to attract fellow students to make good friends and explore things in the campus.

Likes (Internships): We get so many internships before the final exams. We get internships on the basis of practicals and skills that we have. We get paid internships also to manage expenses of daily routine. We also get apprrciation certificate from the companies to make better CV.

Dislikes (Student Life): Students face more stress and do not enjoy much. Students face stress of exams, internals, practicals, and more over curricular activities. They are bounded by these things ispite of enjoying college life and exploring new things, people and places.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2022Read more

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Master of Architecture
at
UIC
Highlights

The MArch consists of a studio-centered curriculum supported by required and elective course work in architectural technology and theory
The MArch program starts with an intensive 10-day workshop that is required for all incoming MArch students and is designed to provide students with the necessary preparation to begin full-time graduate study
This time is used to build on critical thinking skills, which helps students enter the studio ready to start working
The workshop is provided to support students in their transition into graduate school