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    Master of Landscape Architecture

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    Seattle, USMLAIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    29
    Cohort
    students
    84
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 84-credit, 3-year, in-person MLA program based in Seattle, US. and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers two tracks: MLA I (3-year) for students without a design background, starting with basic core design studios, and MLA II (2-year) for those with prior degrees in landscape architecture or architecture. It requires 70 credits of graduate curriculum, a specialization area, and culminates in a thesis or capstone project.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT extension (US)

    $27,700.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 3 years and 84 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits
    Is Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cohort?
    Master of Landscape Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus typically enrolls around 29 students per cohort.