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    Master of Arts in Architecture

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    New Haven, USMArchIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $193,200.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    114
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University is a 114-credit, 3-year, in-person MArch program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $193,200 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Three-year professional program providing instruction in architectural fundamentals through a core design studio sequence covering representation, space, form, materiality, site, dwelling, public buildings, and urban design, supported by courses in design and visualization, technology and practice, history and theory, and urbanism and landscape.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE is optional for M.Arch. I, M.Arch II, and MED programs; no minimum score published
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT required unless waived; must be taken within two years; no minimum score or section minimums published; IELTS not accepted

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University is $193,200 across 114 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University is structured around 3 years and 114 credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Architecture at Yale University: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)