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Master of Arts in Architecture (STEM)

Northeastern University - Boston Campus

USA,Massachusetts

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 71,604/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

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

Master of Arts in Architecture (STEM)

Program Overview

The three-year Master of Architecture program is open to candidates who do not have a BS in Architecture or equivalent. Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. Those who have some architecture coursework may be eligible for advanced placement. The program requires three years to complete and students have the option to enroll in summer co-ops. After completing an accelerated introductory curriculum, graduate students in the three-year MArch program will merge into the existing curriculum for the MArch program.

The physical and cultural context of Boston serves as a laboratory for the program’s design studios and the program is design-focused, but with a different approach than many schools. We find opportunities for innovation within the real estate and construction industries and current policy debates—rather than outside of them. This is how we intend to move architects to the center of the discussion about the future of our cities.

Students take courses in urban housing, practice integrated design, and do original research on market-driven building types. The final degree project in the design studio offers an opportunity to leverage this research with real innovations in hybrid types, strategic alterations to existing ones, and to take on the challenge of finding prototypical solutions for systemic problems.

In addition to studio courses, graduate students take seminars in architectural theory and design strategy; and electives are available in real estate development, sustainable building techniques, urban landscape, and other topics. There is also a unique course that looks at case studies of architecture firms in practice, problem solving, and innovation. Students will leave our program with a unique balance of technical, theoretical, and strategic tools to make a real difference in the profession.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

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

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 71,604 per year

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

Living Cost in Northeastern University - Boston Campus

CAD 17,000 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 - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 130.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Students who register within the first week of registration opening could qualify for a generous $1,000 scholarship.
We kindly request that you reach out to admitted students to ensure they are aware of this opportunity. This initiative applies to all colleges and programs, including Master's, Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's Completion, Undergrad Certificate, and Professional Doctorate programs. This initiative is applicable from June 6th to June 30th, 2024. Additionally, students who enrolled after May 20th and have not yet registered are also eligible to participate.+

Winter/Spring (January) 2025 Scholarship Update

All scholarships are applicable to Masters and Grad Certs only
The 5% Global Learner Award is added to student records at time of application submission
The 2% + Free Grad Learning Enrichment Badge will be applied after add/drop date
The 15-20% January 2025 Tuition Scholarships (Seattle, Silicon Valley, Oakland only) are added in Slate after the student has been admitted but before their award letter has been released
These scholarships are set up to max out at a total combined scholarship value of 50% - so if someone comes through the system with combined value at 40% already, they will only get 10% of the campus scholarship to max them at 50%.
These scholarship offerings are NOT deferrable to another term.

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.