Course
Architecture
Offered by School of Architecture
QS Architecture & Built Environment
QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #85
UIUC's School of Architecture is one of the largest and most research-intensive in the USA, known for its strength in sustainable design and building technology.
Key advantages
- One of USA's largest and oldest architecture schools
- Strong sustainable design research
- Affordable Midwest cost of living
- Large industry recruiting base
- Strong public university value
- Wide range of specialisations
- Programme & duration
- MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $32,000 – $42,000 per year on-campus (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80+IELTS: 6.5+PTE: 60+
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes into architecture practices, sustainable design, and building technology roles across the Midwest and beyond.
Student experience
Champaign-Urbana is a classic, affordable American college town with a strong sense of community.
Research strengths
Research in sustainable design, building technology, and computational design.