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Master of Architecture with Concentration in Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors (Three-Year Program) (STEM)

The Catholic University of America

USA,District of Columbia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 61,050/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, District of Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1887

Total Students: 5,059 +

Int. Students: 500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Architecture with Concentration in Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors (Three-Year Program) (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Architecture with a concentration in Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors (TMAIn) at The Catholic University of America’s, School of Architecture and Planning focuses on digital technology and media as a means of exploring the transformative opportunities of emerging technologies during all phases of design, from theory and conception through visualization, representation, construction and beyond. Interdisciplinary in nature, the concentration engages emerging and innovative fields of inquiry and research by working with professions within the field. It is the intent of this concentration to respond to the continual application of digital tools and media to an ever-expanding process of research, conceptual modeling and design, sophisticated testing and effective communication of the work. The concentration operates under the notion that digital design technologies are catalytic tools in the process of design thinking, critical inquiry, and will lead to the creation and crafting of new solutions and strategies for today and the future of architecture.

Interior Architecture is a fundamental component of how humans are able to shape the environment around them, and the natural extension of a building structure and envelope. Ultimately, it is the “interior shell” of a built environment that the majority of individuals experience most frequently in their professional and domestic lives. Through interior design the architect is able to complete his/her vision of the experience of space, facilitating functionality, sensation, lighting, etc. Furthermore, it is often the interiors of a project that help to complete the program for design, meeting a client’s desires for attributes such as openness, brightness, specific aesthetical style/s, evocative design, special experiential issues, etc. Accomplishing a truly meaningful space requires a continuous dialogue between interiors and exteriors at nearly every point of the design process, whether designing for a private home or for a complex commercial space.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 61,050 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The Catholic University of America

CAD 18,700 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

For Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 intakes, the scholarship criteria remain unchanged.
Starting Fall 2025, scholarship will still be up to 100%, but the updated criteria will be:
- Up to 70%: Merit Scholarship
- Up to 30%: Early Action Rewards

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.