Master of Architecture

The architecture field in the 21st century holds immense potential to shape the future of our environment, technology, and societies through the creation of built environments at local, urban, and global scales. In response, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) offers a highly respected Master of Architecture program. This program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and is designed to provide students with a unique blend of professional architectural education and a deep understanding of global citizenship, advanced architectural research, and cutting-edge building technology. RPI's graduates acquire a diverse set of skills in architecture and next-generation building technologies, along with a strong foundation in the sciences and ecologies necessary to meet the evolving challenges of this changing world.

The Master of Architecture program is a three-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree program in architecture. It is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or field of study. Students apply from diverse backgrounds, including liberal arts, design, science, and engineering disciplines.