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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Architecture MArch (3 Year Track)


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UB’s 3-year MArch program is designed as a path of entry into the architecture profession for students without a qualifying undergraduate background in the field. A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year US college or university, or an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution with, is all that is required. There are no architectural or studio coursework prerequisites. Students enter our program with degrees in the liberal arts, natural sciences, arts, urban planning and the social sciences. Others are early professionals seeking a career change. The 3-year Master of Architecture program is NAAB-accredited and provides you with a professional degree.

The camaraderie and sense of community among our 3-year students supports a collaborative and highly interactive studio culture. All students begin the 3-year MArch in the fall semester to support this defining culture of our program.

Electives & Culminating Experience (9 credits)


Electives (6 credits)


Select a minimum of 2 from the following:

  • All graduate ARC courses
  • Relevant graduate level course from other departments as approved by the major advisor

Culminating Experience: Portfolio or Thesis (3 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 90


3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 90 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee


  • $75

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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