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Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies

Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies

Critical inquiry shaping future built environments, fostering innovation and urban impact.

180 Varick St, New York, NY 10014, USA

About Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies

The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, located in New York City, is a pioneering non-profit dedicated to exploring the evolving dynamics of urban environments through architecture, media, and urbanism. Re-established in 2003, building upon the legacy of the original IAUS (1967-1984), the Institute serves as an independent, multidisciplinary think-tank and a pedagogical 'free speech zone'. It fosters critical debate, experimentation, and applied theory to address the challenges facing today's metropolis. The Institute offers intensive design studio programs, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to engage with architecture as a cultural force. With a focus on applied theory and research, the IAUS utilizes new technologies and cross-disciplinary approaches to illuminate the preconditions of the built environment, influencing how we live, work, and interact within the city.
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Architecture, BArch
Bachelor

The BArch program provides students with a comprehensive educational experience, gaining knowledge and skills in preparation for the successful and ethical practice of architecture. It combines comprehensive education in design methodology, coursework to develop creativity, and training in the material, spatial, and making practices of architecture and urban design.

English
Deadline: Spring and Fall 2026 applications are being accepted
Master of Architecture (M.Arch/First Professional)
Master

This program is designed for students who aim to become licensed architects, focusing on building a strong foundation in design, technology, and professional practice.

English
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master

The Master in Landscape Architecture program prepares students for professional practice by blending design skills with environmental and social concerns. It provides a comprehensive curriculum.

English
Master of Science in Architecture (Post Professional)
Master of Science

A post-professional Master of Science in Architecture program refines techniques and vision in architecture, design and media while providing experience, networking and career building opportunities. Students develop sustainable solutions attentive to complexities in the real world.

Master of Science in Urban Design (Post Professional)
Master of Science

The Graduate Program in Urban Design focuses on creating new, equitable, beautiful, and sustainable forms and technologies for the city and urban life. It provides students with an interdisciplinary analytic approach to urban design and architecture.

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and the Built Environment
Bachelor of Arts

The Urban Studies and the Built Environment major is open to undergraduate students interested in studying cities and urban life. Majors will wrestle with the ethics of citymaking as they prepare to serve as stewards of our cities, drawing on their multidisciplinary education to assess and respond to changes in the urban condition.

4 year
English

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Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies is Critical inquiry shaping future built environments, fostering innovation and urban impact.

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Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Architecture, BArch, Master of Architecture (M.Arch/First Professional), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Master of Science in Architecture (Post Professional), Master of Science in Urban Design (Post Professional).

Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies is situated in New York, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.