University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The BSAS is a pre-professional degree providing a strong foundation in design, technology, and history, preparing students for a professional Master of Architecture program. The program balances general education with professional architecture content, providing a broad liberal arts foundation.

The M.Arch program offers a NAAB-accredited professional degree for students with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture or related field, focusing on acquiring skills and knowledge for architectural practice and licensure. The program length varies based on the student's background, and students can develop a specialization in areas like Building Performance, Urbanism, Health + Well-being, and Detail + Fabrication.

The MSAS is a post-professional or non-professional graduate degree. This program is offered in-person and online.

The Ph.D. program provides advanced training for a career in research and scholarship, focusing on areas like History and Theory, Environment and Technology, Health and Wellbeing, and Urbanism. It is jointly administered with the Department of Landscape Architecture.

This program prepares students for careers in landscape architecture, covering design, environmental impact, and the influence of natural and historic factors on settlements. The curriculum includes design studios, technical courses, and seminars on sustainability and cultural landscapes.

The MUP program prepares leaders in the planning profession with intellectual grounding and advanced skills to create sustainable, efficient, equitable, and healthy communities. The curriculum consists of core courses, concentration/elective courses, applied workshops, a recommended internship, and a capstone requirement.

This joint degree program enables students to gain two separate, concurrent degrees: the Master of Architecture and the Master of Urban Planning. Reciprocity of credit hours allows students to complete these two degrees, normally requiring two years each, in a total of three years.