CAPLA’s flexible two- or three-year Master of Architecture is an accredited, professional STEM degree devoted to the education of tomorrow’s leading architects.The M.Arch offers pathways that vary depending on your background. Students with undergraduate studio-based architecture degrees can complete the program in two years, while others can complete the program in three years, including an immersive summer session.Our M.Arch combines place-based design cultivated in the extreme climate and exquisite landscape of the Sonoran Desert with cutting-edge material and environmental research, all delivered through hands-on learning in our world-class facilities. As an M.Arch student, you will acquire a portable design sensibility, empowering you to develop critical modes of practice, regardless of where or how you practice. Our M.Arch is a professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Which department am I in?
College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
US$35,012.00
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Application deadline
Expected April 2027
Start date
August 2026
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Students must have completed a four year bachelor from Regionally accredited institution. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited undergraduate degree program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.