About the course

This joint degree program enables students to gain two separate, concurrent degrees: the Master of Architecture and the Master of Urban Planning, offered by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Each degree is under the control of its granting unit with its own advisor. While a graduate candidate must meet the requirements for each degree, application and admission to both units need not be simultaneous.

　　Reciprocity of credit hours allows students to complete these two degrees, normally requiring two years each, in a total of three years. To receive both degrees, students must complete a total of at least 86 hours, including at least 32 hours of Urban Planning courses and 54 hours of Architecture courses. These courses must include core and capstone courses for each program. To satisfy requirements of the Graduate College, joint degree students must be enrolled for at least two semesters in each of the two programs. Students can apply initially to both programs simultaneously, with one application fee. Alternatively, students may apply to the MUP once they have enrolled in the M. Arch program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

The admission grade point average for full standing in the Graduate College and the school must be at least 3.0 (A = 4.0). For applicants who meet the other requirements but have an admission GPA under 3.0, admission with limited standing may be permitted if evidence of exceptional qualification is presented.

　　Applicants are selected for admission on the basis of undergraduate academic performance and profession-related experience. Application material is evaluated by faculty members. The faculty's recommendations are based upon an appraisal of the admission grade point average determined from official transcripts, a portfolio or brochure of applicant's past work in architecture, a statement of objectives, three letters of recommendation, and relevant professional work experience.

　　Application forms for graduate admission and financial aid may be obtained from the Web site above. Application may be made on-line. Completed applications for the Masters or Doctoral programs must reach the Graduate Programs Office by January 15, students are admitted in the fall semester only. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for Master of Science applicants.

　　All applicants whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. A minimum score of 590 on the paper-based test or 243 on the computer-based test or 96 on the internet-based test is required. The University of Illinois also accepts IELTS (academic exam) score in lieu of TOEFL, with a minimum score of 6.5 and 6.5 in all sub-sections required.

　　

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