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Master of Architecture with Concentration in Sacred Space/Cultural Studies (Two-Year Program) (STEM)

The Catholic University of America

USA,District of Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 49,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

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 Sacred Space/Cultural Studies (Two-Year Program) (STEM)

Program Overview

Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program, as well as those in the Master of Architectural Studies program, pursue a concentration in one of five areas.

Since time immemorial buildings have served not only as protective shelter, but also as places to find meaningful connections to nature, the cosmos, and the divine. The Sacred Space and Cultural Studies (SSCS) concentration is one of the few programs in the world where architecture graduate students, faculty, and professionals can reflect, learn, research, and profess the deepest spiritual and cultural roots of place-making. Taking a contemporary, reflective, and investigative approach to this area of study, the SSCS concentration gives students the opportunity to examine architecture through inspiring experiences and conversations about life and architectural intention, matter and spirit, and the physical and metaphysical.

The core issues of the SSCS concentration are intrinsic to Catholic University’s mission and the subject of the sacred in architecture is approached with an ecumenical perspective. Culture, landscape, and the sacred are issues of interest in global architecture practice and this concentration draws upon and hosts a highly diverse student body and experts from throughout the world.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 49,500 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.