Course
Architecture
Offered by SCI-Arc
QS Architecture & Built Environment
Renowned specialist independent architecture schoolQS World Rank: N/A (independent institution)
SCI-Arc is one of the world's most experimental and design-forward independent architecture schools, renowned for pushing the boundaries of computational and avant-garde design.
Key advantages
- World-renowned experimental, avant-garde design approach
- Independent architecture-only institution
- Strong computational design focus
- Los Angeles's creative and experimental design scene
- Highly selective, design-intensive cohort
- Strong reputation among cutting-edge design firms
- Programme & duration
- MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $50,000 – $58,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (September)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong portfolio. GRE not typically required.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes into cutting-edge, design-forward architecture practices and computational design roles.
Student experience
SCI-Arc offers an intense, design-focused, independent architecture school culture in downtown Los Angeles.
Research strengths
Research in computational design, robotics in architecture, and experimental form-making.