Architecture: MArch

Master of Architecture Track I (for students without a previous degree in architecture):

Our Master of Architecture degree allows students to complete a professional degree, leading to licensure, in a stimulating academic environment that is characterized by cooperation, rigor, and a commitment to human quality in the built environment.  

Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution. 

This program is studio-based, with a full complement of professional courses with opportunities to focus on an area of special interest. Students can take advantage of numerous on and off-campus opportunities for expanding their academic experience. We offer a full array of foreign-study programs, internships in architectural offices, and various opportunities to work directly with communities.  

This program is three years plus one term (or 10 terms) in length, begins in the summer, and is available at the Eugene campus location. 

Below are some UO courses that prospective undergraduate students might be interested in taking in preparation for the M.Arch, Track I application and program: 

  • Arch 201, Intro to Architecture 
  • Media courses (freehand sketching, drawing, watercolor, etc.) 
  • ARH 314, 315 Hist of World Arch I and II, and other Art History courses related to architecture 
  • Arch 430 Architectural Contexts 

Most of our graduate and undergraduate students are in Eugene. The Eugene program offers a wide diversity of faculty and courses, concurrent degree programs, and the option to take courses in other departments of the university. Eugene-based programs offer various focuses, including sustainability, building technology, housing, and user-centered design. Learn more about what our faculty members in Eugene and Portland are researching by reading their profiles or browsing the Guide to Research + Creative Practice. 

About 60 architecture students, including some track I students in their final year, are in Portland. The Portland program is housed in a beautifully renovated warehouse block in the city center, has strong connections with the Portland professional community, and strong engagement with current architectural and urban issues of the city. 

The Master of Architecture Track I is a STEM-designated degree. 

Master of Architecture Degree Requirements (144 Credits) 

Master of Architecture Track II (for students who hold a previous degree in architecture):

Our master of architecture (MArch) degree allows you to complete a professional degree, leading to licensure, in a stimulating academic environment characterized by cooperation, rigor, and a commitment to human quality in the built environment.

Eligible applicants must have a pre-professional degree in architecture from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution. A four-year program is considered qualified if the school has an accredited graduate program.

The program is studio-based, with a full complement of professional courses with opportunities to focus on an area of special interest. You can take advantage of numerous on- and off-campus opportunities to expand your academic experience. We offer an array of study abroad programs, internships in architectural offices, and various opportunities to work directly with communities.

The program is two years, begins in the fall, and is available at two campus locations: Eugene and Portland.

Most of our graduate and undergraduate students are in Eugene. The Eugene program offers a wide diversity of faculty and courses, concurrent degree programs, and the option to take courses in other departments of the university. Eugene-based programs offer various focuses, including sustainability, building technology, housing, and user-centered design. Learn more about what our faculty members in Eugene and Portland are researching by reading their profiles or browsing the Guide to Research + Creative Practice.

The Portland program for advanced architecture studies focused on urban sustainability, houses approximately 60 students in a beautifully renovated warehouse block in the city center, has strong connections with the Portland professional community, and strong engagement with current architectural and urban issues of the city.

Track II architecture students who choose the Portland location should have completed coursework in building construction, introductory course in structures, and the basic technical requirements as shown in our program outline guides, prior to fall term admission. Track II applicants who are offered admission to the Portland campus will have a transcript evaluation to determine individual requirements. Students who have not completed prerequisites may be advised to start their program at the Eugene campus based on their respective backgrounds and the availability of the required course offerings.

The Master of Architecture Track II is a STEM-designated degree.

Degree Requirements (87 Credits)

Application at a Glance

You apply for admission through your program. This program has two separate applications, the University of Oregon application and a department application. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:

Program-Specific Application Requirements:

  • Essay Questions
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Portfolio

APPLY

Meet the faculty
Visit the website
Master of Architecture (MArch)
College of Design
Campus: Eugene, Portland
Summer Term:
Priority Deadline - January 4 (Track I)
Final Deadline - May 1 (Track I)
Fall Term:
Priority Deadline - January 4 (Track II)
Final Deadline - May 1 (Track II)
This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.