University of Miami Rome Studies Program
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University of Miami Rome Studies Program

University of Miami Rome Studies Program

Live, learn, and design in the Eternal City.

Via del Falco, 1, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

About University of Miami Rome Studies Program

The University of Miami Rome Studies Program, founded in 1991, offers transformative fall and spring semester residencies in Rome, Italy, for upper-level architecture students. This intensive program provides an immersive experience in design, drawing, history, and theory of architecture. Guided by distinguished faculty and local professionals, students explore Italy's architectural heritage and contemporary urban challenges through in-situ design studios, specialized seminars, site visits, and field trips to various regions of Italy. The U-SoA Rome Center, established in 2008, is located in the prestigious Prati neighborhood near St. Peter's Basilica, offering studio spaces, a reference library, and a lecture/review area. The program aims to enrich architectural education through international travel and direct engagement with historical and urban contexts.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor

The five-year Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by NAAB and designated as a STEM program. It focuses on fundamental education in architecture, liberal arts, and sciences, with advanced studies in individually selected areas.

5 years
English
Approximately $53,112 annually.
Deadline: January 1
Master of Architecture I (M.Arch I)
Master

The Master of Architecture I is a NAAB-accredited program for students holding undergraduate degrees in non-design fields. It provides a well-grounded understanding of architecture, addressing contemporary challenges in various contexts.

3 years (7 semesters)
English
Between $46,500 - $50,000 annually.
Deadline: February 15
Master of Architecture I AP (M.Arch I AP)
Master

The Master of Architecture I AP is for students holding a pre-professional degree in architecture or a closely-related field. This STEM-designated program provides an advanced platform to engage contemporary challenges.

2 years (4 semesters)
English
Approximately $63,456 per year.
Deadline: Apply before 2026-06-01 for Starting 2026-08-17, Apply before 2026-11-01 for Starting 2027-01-12
Master of Urban Design (MUD)
Master

The Master of Urban Design program explores guiding principles for building regions, cities, and communities. It emphasizes sustainability and resilience, conceptualizing cities as an extension of the ecological transect.

3 semesters (optional 4), 36 credits
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Science in Architecture (M.Sc.Arch)
Master

This post-professional degree offers six different tracks and is available to students with a professional degree in architecture or a related field. Students will take joint courses, track-specific courses, and shared courses with other programs.

Minimum curricular requirement of 30-36 credits
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The parent institution, University of Miami School of Architecture, offers NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture I (M.Arch I) degree programs. The next accreditation visit for these programs is in 2033.
Admissions
Deadlines
January 7, 2026 for both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Requirements
0: Upper-level, honors-level architecture students in good academic standing
1: Minimum GPA of 3.5
2: Submission of a portfolio
3: Interview upon request
Recent Rankings
University of Miami (main BArch program) ranked 34th out of 49 in a 2019 list based on architecture licensure exam division pass rates (50% pass rate).
Note: The University of Miami School of Architecture, like many other architecture schools, decided not to participate in the DesignIntelligence survey after 2022 due to concerns about its methodology.

University of Miami Rome Studies Program Academic FAQ

University of Miami Rome Studies Program is Live, learn, and design in the Eternal City.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Upper-level, honors-level architecture students in good academic standing, Minimum GPA of 3.5, Submission of a portfolio, Interview upon request.

University of Miami Rome Studies Program provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture I (M.Arch I), Master of Architecture I AP (M.Arch I AP), Master of Urban Design (MUD), Master of Science in Architecture (M.Sc.Arch).

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of University of Miami overall: 12:1; typical for design studios: 1:12, ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

University of Miami Rome Studies Program is situated in Roma, Italy, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Miami Rome Studies Program holds accreditations from: The parent institution, University of Miami School of Architecture, offers NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture I (M.Arch I) degree programs. The next accreditation visit for these programs is in 2033..