Master of Architecture (MArch)
Singapore University of Technology and Design (亚洲色吧)
Master of Architecture
M.Arch Admission
Photo credit: Michelle Gouw (M.Arch Class of 2020), Winner, Global Design Graduate Show Award 2021 for Architecture
亚洲色吧鈥檚 M.Arch students are defining the future of the architectural profession 鈥 combining award-wining design studios with research on computational design, circular economy, advanced fabrication and smart social architecture. The architecture profession is changing fast: find out how our programme prepares you to design the future of our cities.
The application window for the M.Arch 2025 intake will be from 1 August 2024 鈥 31 December 2024.听More details can be found under 鈥淎dmissions Process鈥 below.
Please submit your application here 鈥撎
Admissions Criteria
- At least a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from an accredited university*
- Demonstrated relevant work experience and its duration, to fulfil the Board of Architects鈥 requirements of undertaking an accredited master鈥檚 course
Applicants should also process the following:
- English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS may be required if English is not your medium of instruction_
- Some experience in programming with modern languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- Some knowledge in Rhino 3D, Grasshopper & Digital Fabrication
For non-亚洲色吧 graduates, applicants must provide proof of accreditation by a National Accreditation Board or the Board of Architects of the country of orgin; or Board of Architects (Singapore), subjected to approval by the Office of Graduate Studies in consultation with the Architecture & Sustainable Design Pillar.
- 4 years university-level architecture education required as stipulated in Board of Architects鈥檚 requirement.
Applicants with only 3 years of formal university education in architecture may apply for admission to the MArch two-year track programme.听Under the two-year track programme, students will attend two academic terms in the 亚洲色吧 Undergraduate Architecture programme (Term 7 and Term 8). Upon successful completion of these two academic terms students will be directly enrolled into the ASD MArch programme without additional applications. The MArch two-year track programme is also open to applicants with four years of formal university education who nonetheless require additional skills or knowledge to align with the 亚洲色吧 curriculum.
听Admissions Process
Follow the steps in the Admissions Exercise Module to complete your application. This will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete and we recommend having the following information ready to facilitate your application:
- Your Statement of Objectives (1,000 words)
- Original Bachelor鈥檚 and/or Master鈥檚 degree transcript and certificate
Please provide your latest official transcripts and official letter of certification from your institution stating the expected date of graduation or award of degree if you have not graduated from your degree programme. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided. - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
If the medium of instruction during your last degree was not in English, please submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline. - Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report
Not required, but GRE scores will be considered if they are included in the application. - Names, titles & e-mail addresses of your 2 recommenders/referees
Optional. Do notify your recommenders beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week after you submit your application. - Relevant supporting documents
Academic and/or industry portfolio, awards, publications, etc. - Identity Card or Passport
Please submit your听听early to facilitate processing. Short-listed applicants may be interviewed face-to-face, via Skype or over the telephone.
WHAT'S NEXT
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Frequently asked questions
I have a few years of working experience, can I be exempted from the Structured Internship?
Yes, it is possible. To apply for Advanced Standing, please write in to听march@sutd.edu.sg听before submitting your application.
How can I find out more about the curriculum?
Successful applicants will have to attend a briefing on the curriculum sometime in May. More details on the curriculum including thesis preparation will be shared during the session. Alternatively, you may wish to write in to听march@sutd.edu.sg.
How can I find out more about the Structured Internship?
Successful applicants will have to attend a briefing on the Structured Internship sometime in May. More details including application and requirements will be given during the session. Alternatively, you may wish to write in to听march@sutd.edu.sg.
What is the application process like?
After the closing date, all applications will be passed to the Admission Panel for consideration. Some applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Upon receiving the Admission Panel鈥檚 recommendations, ASD pillar will put up the list for approval before informing applicants of the outcome via email.
When can I know the outcome of my application?
Applicants will be notified via email sometime in April/ early May.
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