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Master of Architecture (M.Arch) at Carnegie Mellon University is a 180-credit, 2-year, in-person march program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $86,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.
Two-year professional degree program focusing on design, research, and technology through studio-based education addressing design ethics at intersections of social equity, technology, and climate change. Curriculum includes design fundamentals, ethics, and research tracks with praxis studios and required courses in theory, materials, structures, and environment.
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GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.
Sign up for 7-day free trialExact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.
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Sign up for 7-day free trial12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)
Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.
Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.
Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.
Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.