VirArchitectureUniversity of Virginia

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Official sources are the final authority

CV or resume

Highlight education, work, honors, research/creative work, travel, leadership.

Design portfolio

Required electronic portfolio for MArch applicants.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least two from former professors if degree within last five years. Letters accepted through Jan 16, 2027.

Application essays

Three prompts (500 / 500 / 250 words).

Unofficial transcript(s)

NACES course-by-course evaluation strongly encouraged for international transcripts.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Path 3.0 (99 credits) for applicants with a bachelor's in any field; advanced placement possible with prior architecture degree.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: Old scale: 90 overall; International applicants whose first language is not English; waived if 4-year bachelor's taught in English.
GRE: Not considered; GRE suspended through the 2027 admission cycle.