Master of Architecture
at U of I, Champaign

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Overview

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is among the top universities in USA. The university is renowned for offering best academic programs, at PG levels. The Master of Architecture is a popular choice for international students. The university offers this course at the PG level.

International students must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the course. To be eligible, applicants need to achieve the required scores in standardized tests like IELTS and TOEFL. Additionally, they must provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process.

Student must make budget, including for both tuition fees and living costs. The cost of living is estimated to be around USD 14,682, covering accommodation, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other daily expenses. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign annual tuition fees for the Master of Architecture is USD 30,910.

Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹27.93 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the Master of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is USD 30,910. Moreover, the fee structure for the Master of Architecture comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students are required to look for extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation for the same they are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual, however, the average cost of living is USD 14,682.

Check the detailed information on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Architecture on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 27,92,723

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,15,820
Insurance	INR 1,72,852

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.74 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ February 2025

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Curriculum

Students can access and download University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Architecture course by clicking the green button below. The curriculum PDF contains the subjects taught, electives available, and additional course materials. The division of the course structure into semesters is also covered.

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a B.S. in Architecture, B.Arch or its equivalent from an accredited institution equivalent to those from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Comparable Bachelor's Degrees:

Bachelor's Degree (3 and 4 year degrees accepted)

Applicants are expected to have an admission grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study

For applicants who meet the other requirements but have an admission GPA under 3.0, admission with limited standing may be permitted if evidence of exceptional qualification is presented.

Applicants are selected for admission on the basis of undergraduate academic performance and profession-related experience.
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TOEFL

Marks - 103/120
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IELTS

Marks - 7.5/9
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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#51	Architecture and Built Environment QS, 2025

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Liberal
Fun loving

Student Views

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.5

One of the best CS grad schools where I was able to make net positive money during my Masters!

Tips: Do not let cold weather be a reason for not joining UIUC, you get used to it. Apart from the thesis, there is no difference between MS and MS programme and both are considered the same for job applications but the thesis programme helps you improve your profile by getting to work with a professor on a research project. Computer Science programme has decent TA/RA opportunities and if you get one, you get 100% fee waiver and $2500 monthly stipend which is well above the monthly expenses. Post covid, intake to the professional MS programme has significantly increased from ~60 to ~300 resulting in a lot more competition to get a TA/RA.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UIUC has some of the best faculty in Computer Science, many times professors teach content that has been published in books by themselves. UIUC has many diverse professors, a very wide choice of course selection and a lot of flexibility in choosing courses.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Since Urban-Champaign is a college town, there are not that many Indian restaurants and for people who eat Jain food, there are hardly any food options outside. But there are many events in the department buildings where you can occasionally get free Pizzas.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best campustown in USA which gives you most bang for your buck compared to anywhere in states

Tips: Very accommodating culture. It will be the best experience of your life. Teachers are very knowledgeable. MS programme can be tailored to your liking where you can take courses from any department without much restrictions. This happened to be the best experience of my life.

Likes (Safety): Campustown is organized in a manner where all the students converge to Green Street where we have everything needed creating an awesome environment to meet new people and have fun. Cricket lovers can join Cricket Club of Illinois for a rewarding cricket experience and tons of tournaments in summer.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Faculty is very approachable and compassionate. After first semester most Masters student can find a RA or TA position. Try to meet with the faculty and show what drives you to do research and teaching and you will get a way around. The faculty is well-educated and mostly from universities ranked above UIUC.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.1

Most people and faculty are friendly.

Tips: Champaign is the best town to live in for those coming to the US for the first time. Pros such as low rent, a friendly campus, etc. can be of help. I availed a Research Assistantship which resulted in a tuition fee waiver. Very satisfied with my courses and the University.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3.9

My Review on doing a Masters in UIUC

Tips: Since the university is in Illinois, the weather during the winters is brutal, which most Indians will find difficult to adapt to. Hence I advise you to buy proper winter clothes when winter approaches. The grocery stores on or near campus are also expensive, so you need to learn how to buy food in bulk without wasting anything. UIUC has a large diaspora of not only Indians but other nationalities as well, so socializing is necessary but not tedious. Despite this, feelings of loneliness can set in since everyone will be busy studying for their courses, which one should be prepared for.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus has a functional transportation service which is free for students of UIUC, with plenty of buses there to reach most parts of Champaign-Urban. Despite buses taking more time to reach the destination you wish to go to, the part that is already included in your tuition fees is convenient since one pays $60 as public transportation fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): Since I did my Masters in Aerospace Engineering, finding internships for myself was tedious due to ITAR. And unlike Indian institutes, we have to find internships by ourselves because most companies that come to the career fair look for US citizens only, though I would advise going to the career fair anyway to network.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Architecture
at
U of I
Highlights

Master of Architecture is offered by School of Architecture under University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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Master of Architecture
at
U of I

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