UC Master of ArchitectureUniversity of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose and personal statement.

Resume/CV

Design portfolio

Portfolio required for MArch applications (see CED Architecture admissions instructions).

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree. Path length 2–3 years depending on prior architecture preparation; no undergraduate major restriction.
Prerequisites: Design/architecture preparation; Professional accredited MArch pathways vary by undergraduate design background (curriculum units depend on prior training).
IELTS: 7.0 overall; IELTS requirement same as Graduate Division (7.0 overall and component floors by test date policy).
TOEFL: 100 overall; Architecture department requires TOEFL 100 when English proficiency applies (higher than campus floor of 90).
GRE: Not considered; GRE not required / No per Grad Division program listing for Architecture MArch.

Historical admission data is not published.