UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute)
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UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute)

UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute)

Learn Architecture

233 Broadway #2150, New York, NY 10279, USA

About UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute)

The Institute for Architecture & Urban Studies (IAUS) is a non-profit architecture studio and think tank located in Manhattan, New York, United States. Re-opened in 2003, it offers intensive, one-semester design studios and individualized summer architecture studios. The Institute emphasizes the exploration of architecture as a mode of cultural production and aims to develop students' understanding of the built environment's engagement with broader social, political, and environmental systems. Students from diverse backgrounds, including those considering graduate studies in architecture or related fields, are welcomed. It provides both physical and pedagogical space for students to explore their individual objectives within a supportive studio environment. The Institute grew out of the pedagogical branch of the original Institute (1967–1984), and continues its spirit of accommodating a diversity of interests.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor

A professional, studio-based program enhancing talents through learning-by-making, using advanced architectural technology. The curriculum includes design studios, visualization, architectural history, and liberal arts courses. Graduates will be prepared for licensure and certification.

5 Years
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NYIT undergraduate students pay an average of $39,760 in tuition and fees each year.
Deadline: February 1 (Creative Challenge), February 15 (First-Year Priority), December 1 (International Student, Spring), July 1 (International Student, Fall)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Master

Prepares students for professional leadership with advanced study in architectural design, technology, theory, and research. Graduates gain critical perspectives to offer design leadership for a sustainable built environment.

2 years (Track II, 60 credit-hour) or 3 years (Track I, 90 credit-hour)
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Deadline: January 15, 2026 (priority deadline for Fall 2026)
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master

Prepares students to be leaders through research and practice in urban ecological design, planning, and policymaking. The program addresses current and future challenges through the lenses of social, environmental, and multi-species justice.

3 years
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Deadline: January 15, 2026 (priority deadline for Fall 2026)
Interior Design BFA
Bachelor

Emphasizes human-centered and evidence-based design, addressing current social concerns, ergonomics, and sustainability through advanced research methods. Students learn advanced built environment technologies and computerized visualization methods.

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Deadline: Not specified
Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design (MS.AUD)
Master of Science

Focuses on issues of urbanization through exploration of social, environmental, and technological domains. The program equips students to become thought leaders and change-makers in shaping urban futures.

1 year (two semesters)
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Deadline: May 1, if space is available
PhD in Urban Planning
PhD

Trains individuals for careers as teachers, researchers, policy-makers, and business entrepreneurs in urban planning. Equips students with theoretical and methodological expertise to address contemporary issues.

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Deadline: December 11, 2025 (for 2026 admissions)

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Not accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board nor another accrediting board; cannot grant degrees.
Admissions
Requirements
Open to students with an interest in architecture, landscape, and urban design, from a variety of backgrounds, including those with little or no prior experience in architecture or design.

UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute) Academic FAQ

UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute) is Learn Architecture

Applicants are typically required to submit: Open to students with an interest in architecture, landscape, and urban design, from a variety of backgrounds, including those with little or no prior experience in architecture or design..

UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Interior Design BFA, Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design (MS.AUD).

UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute) is situated in New York, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, UAI (Urban-Architecture Institute) holds accreditations from: Not accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board nor another accrediting board; cannot grant degrees..