Master of Architecture, M.Arch.
The Master of Architecture Program prepares students for professional leadership with advanced study in architectural design, technology, theory, and research. As the boundaries of architectural practice shift and technology evolves, our graduates gain critical perspectives to offer design leadership that will contribute to an increasingly sustainable built environment. This path of study culminates in the granting of the professional M.Arch. degree.
M.Arch. candidates study with a distinguished faculty of scholars, professors of practice, and visiting professors who bring unique focus, expertise, and interdisciplinary approaches to our program. Our students may also conduct advanced study in collaboration with the School of Architecture and Design’s master of science programs in Architecture, Urban Design; Architecture, Computational Technologies; or Architecture, Health and Design.
We prepare our graduates to enter today’s design and construction fields with uniquely experimental and innovative approaches to the challenges of architectural practice—from those at the scale of individual structures and their components, to complex institutions, multi-use projects, and whole communities—with deep understanding of the extended contexts within which we operate.
As the building professions increasingly rely on specialized platforms and fabrication processes, the critical role of architects in society will be to provide the skills and techniques to contribute to, and the perspective to lead, the interdisciplinary teams that realize built projects.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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Degree Paths
The M.Arch. program offers a first professional Master of Architecture Degree in two tracks:
- Track I is a 3-year, 90 credit-hour track for applicants who have an undergraduate bachelor's degree in a discipline other than architecture.
- Track II is a 2-year, 60 credit-hour track for applicants holding a pre-professional, 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or equivalent degree.
Accepted students are admitted to begin this degree in fall semesters only. The admission requirements depend on the track for which you are eligible.
Deadlines
Applications for admission to the M.Arch. program are due January 15. Applications received later will be considered pending available space in the program.
Track I, 3-Years (90 credit-hours)
This track is for applicants who have an undergraduate bachelor's degree in a discipline other than architecture. Candidates to the 3-year track must earn 90 credit-hours and satisfactorily complete all required courses before a degree is granted.
If you have earned graduate credits at another college and would like to request transfer credits (a maximum of nine credits, taken no more than five years prior) please complete the Graduate Credit Transfer Form.
Pass grades earned during the spring 2020 semester meet this GPA threshold and are transferable to New York Institute of Technology.
ALL APPLICANTS TO TRACK I MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO SUBMITTING PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE WORK
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee
- CV: Highlighting your professional work, experiences, and accomplishments
- Personal Statement: Elaborate on your experiences to date and your interests in architecture and in studying at New York Tech (500 words maximum)
- References: Provide name, institution or employer, position, email addresses and phone number of three people who have direct knowledge of your professional and academic ability and potential. When you register, your recommenders will receive an email notification to submit their letters through the university's online process.
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts in progress are sufficient to make an admission decision. Final, official transcripts are reviewed prior to registration and are required. Final, official undergraduate transcripts are required for all university-level schools attended.
- Proof of degree: Official copy of college diploma or other proof of degree (Please note: proof of degree is required before commencement of coursework, but not before submission of portfolio)
- International student requirements: English proficiency, I-20, and transcript evaluation
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE WORK
- The following courses are strongly recommended prior to applying to Track I:
- One (1) college level advanced mathematics course (calculus is preferred)
- One (1) physics course or equivalent subject
- Art history-theory and/or architecture-related courses
- A portfolio of creative work is required with your application to the M.Arch. Track I, 3-Years (90 credit-hours) program:
- The creative portfolio should consist of 10–15 pages of your own visual work (format PDF/MP4, size limit 35 MB).
- The creative portfolio can include assignment-based projects, self-directed work, or pieces of a collaborative nature, and could contain multimedia work, photography, drawings, sketches, collages, models, paintings, sculpture, poetry, furniture design, etc. Scan or photograph the resulting work and organize it into a single, multipage PDF. Please identify each piece with a date, title, medium, and a brief explanation of the artwork and its context—academic project, work-related project, independent work, or research. For any team or collaborative projects, please identify all participants and highlight your own contributions.
- Name your PDF files in the following format:
MArch_Portfolio-Track I_LastName_FirstName.pdf - Maximum file size is 35 MB. Please be aware of this limitation when formatting files and resolution for your work. Files larger than 35 megabytes may be rejected by the university server. Links to materials available through web links (e.g. Youtube, Dropbox, or other site) should be included in a table of contents on the first page of the portfolio.
Track II, 2-Years (60 credit-hours)
This track is for applicants holding a pre-professional, 4-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or equivalent degree. Candidates to the 2-year track must earn 60 credit-hours and satisfactorily complete all required courses before a degree is granted. International applicants must have a degree from an international institution of acceptable standards.
If you have received graduate credits at another college, and would like to request transfer credits (a maximum of nine credits, taken no more than five years prior) please complete the Graduate Credit Transfer Form.
ALL APPLICANTS TO TRACK II MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO SUBMITTING PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE WORK
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee
- CV: Highlighting your professional work, experiences, and accomplishments
- Personal Statement: Elaborate on your experiences to date and your interests in architecture and in studying at New York Tech (500 words maximum)
- References: Provide name, institution or employer, position, email addresses and phone number of three people who have direct knowledge of your professional and academic ability and potential. When you register, your recommenders will receive an email notification to submit their letters through the university's online process.
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts in progress are sufficient to make an admission decision. Final, official transcripts are reviewed prior to registration and are required. Final, official undergraduate transcripts are required for all university-level schools attended.
- Proof of degree: Official copy of college diploma or other proof of degree (Please note: proof of degree is required before commencement of coursework, but not before submission of portfolio)
- International student requirements: English proficiency, I-20, and transcript evaluation
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/PORTFOLIO OF DESIGN WORK
- Track II applicants must fulfill the following prerequisite courses:
- Four (4) design studio courses at a variety of scales and programs
- Previous coursework that fulfills the majority of required courses included in the first two years of New York Institute of Technology's B.S.A.T. or B.Arch. programs and in the areas of:
- Architectural design
- Architectural structure
- Building construction
- Visualization and technical drawings
- Architectural history
- A portfolio of architecture design work is required with your application to the M.Arch. Track II, 2-Years (60 credit-hours) program:
- The portfolio of architecture design work should not exceed 15–20 pages (format PDF/MP4, size limit 35 MB).
- The portfolio of architecture design work should include work from a minimum of four design studio courses. Selected studio work should demonstrate the candidate's ability to integrate appropriate levels of design and technical content, with clear and appropriate presentation skills.
- Applicants are also encouraged to include examples of creative work outside of studio coursework. These may include drawings, paintings, sculpture, performance, video, animation, and/or audio recordings, etc. Please identify each piece with a date, title, medium, and brief explanation of the creative work and its context—academic project, work-related project, independent work, or research. For any team or collaborative projects please identify all participants and highlight your own contributions.
- Name your PDF files in the following format:
MArch_Portfolio-Track II_LastName_FirstName.pdf - Maximum file size is 35 MB. Please be aware of this limitation when formatting files and resolution for your work. Files larger than 35 megabytes may be rejected by the university server. Links to materials available through web links (e.g. Youtube, Dropbox, or other site) should be included in a table of contents on the first page of the portfolio.