Requirement of MIT architecure

Master's Graduate Programs

All graduate degree programs begin in the fall term. The Application for Graduate Admission used by all graduate programs at MIT must be completed online or downloaded and sent to the MIT Department of Architecture by December 15. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure that the department receives a completed application and all supporting materials on time. Applicants will be notified of missing application materials via email approximately three weeks after the admission deadline.

Students interested in applying to more than one degree program must submit a separate application and fee to each department and/or degree program.

Please submit the following along with the MIT Application for Graduate Admission to the Department of Architecture:

• Financial Statement
• MIT Biographical Data
• International Student Data
• Official transcripts for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended
• Scores from required tests (i.e. GRE, TOEFL)
• A Statement of Objectives describing your personal interest, background and motivation for the study of architecture. If applying to more than one program, complete a separate statement for each.
• Three letters of recommendation from teachers, professionals or others who know your work
• Nonrefundable application fee. Payment should be made by check or money order in US currency, payable to the MIT Admissions Office. Online applicants can pay by debit/credit card or check (US bank accounts only).

In addition, MArch, SMArchS and SMVisS applicants must submit a portfolio. PhD applicants much submit research and writing samples. For more specific information, visit the admissions page relevant to the degree program to which you are applying. (Links to these pages are listed below in the Quick Links section.)

Refer admissions inquiries to:

MIT Department of Architecture
77 Massachusetts Ave., Room 7-337
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Attn: Admissions

Telephone: 617-253-3613
Fax: 617-253-8993
darrenb@mit.edu

MIT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment and abides by its nondiscrimination policy in admissions.

Quick Links

Application for Graduate Admission
MIT Admissions Office
nondiscrimination policy
MArch Admissions (Master of Architecture)
SMArchS Admissions (Master of Science in Architecture Studies)
SMBT Admissions (Master of Science in Building Technology)
SMVisS Admissions (Master of Science in Visual Studies)
Dual and Simultaneous Degrees
Certificate Program