Master of Architecture [M.Arch] From University of California

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Master of Architecture [M.Arch]

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Architecture

$5,721/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) at the University of California is a 2 years program.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The department offers an accredited degree such as:
- Master of Architecture (MArch)
- Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree with a comprehensive and challenging education leading to the practice of architecture.
Graduate students have the flexibility to choose a variety of paths within a two-to-three-year rigorous program, depending upon previous education and experience.
Students must complete a minimum of 48 units in the Architecture program.
The culmination of the student’s program is a research thesis or project report.
The degree emphasizes course work and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study:
- Building Science
- Technology and Sustainability as well as History
- Theory and Society
Students from related disciplines may be accepted into the program, provided they demonstrate experience related to the discipline of architecture.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.
It provides world-class, award-winning faculty that bring both broad and deep intellectual diversity to the educational community.
University of California, Berkeley ranks 2^nd US, 5^th worldwide in Architecture/Built Environment by QS Ranking.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$5721 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	$17564 (USD 17564)
Food	$8094 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	$3044 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	$564 (USD 564)
International differential fee	$6122 (USD 6122)
Miscellaneous expenses	$699 (USD 699)
Total Cost	$36087 (USD 36087)

Previous Year Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	$31128 (USD 31128)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Acceptance Rate	14%
International Students	40%
Graduation	Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale. Students should have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field. Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
TOEFL	TOEFL score must be at least 570 for the paper and pencil test, at least 230 for the computer-based test or at least 90 for the Internet-based test
PTE	Minimum 54 is required for consideration
IELTS	A minimum of 7.0 is required for consideration (tests should not be taken before July 1, 2021)
Documents Required	At least 3 Letters of Recommendation (which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have) Statement of Purpose (explanation of why you are interested in the course preferred) Personal History Statement (describes their background, accomplishments, and life experiences that led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying). Academic Transcripts and degree certificates Monetary Support Declaration English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or any other test scores. Updated Resume/CV Passport details, if relevant
Application Fee	USD155 (12,642 INR)
Applications Deadline	Fall 2023 Admission application is now closed
Offer Acceptance time	3-4 weeks

Scores Required

7 / 9

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TOEFL

90 / 120

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IELTS

54 / 90

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GRE updated

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The careers after graduation are:

Architecture
Interior Design
Construction
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Hani Zeini Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
TEC Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details