Course
Architecture
Offered by Department of Architecture
QS Architecture & Built Environment
QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #72
The University of Washington's Department of Architecture benefits from Seattle's status as a growing tech and design hub, with strong research in sustainable urbanism.
Key advantages
- Top 90 Globally for Architecture
- Seattle tech and design hub proximity
- Strong sustainable urbanism research
- Excellent industry recruiting pipeline
- Growing international reputation
- Strong public university value
- Programme & duration
- MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $35,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (September)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 92+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE not typically required.
Employability & placement
Good outcomes into architecture, sustainable urbanism, and technology-integrated design roles.
Student experience
Seattle is a vibrant, diverse, progressive city. Strong international student community at UW with high quality of life.
Research strengths
Research in sustainable urbanism, digital design, and building technology.