Students and Programs
Students and Programs
The University of Minnesota School of Architecture values curious, independent, and adaptable thinkers—who will engage with the diverse aspects of architectural practice while challenging its boundaries. To prepare our students to be leaders in a rapidly changing world, our education extends from the mastery of the core discipline to advancing knowledge in emerging areas of practice. Our professional and pre-professional studio-based programs in architecture are invested in design excellence grounded in research, critical thinking, and social engagement.
In addition to our professionally accredited Master of Architecture program and our Master of Heritage Studies and Public History program, we offer three Master of Science degree tracks (Sustainable Design, Research Practices, and Metropolitan Design) and one Ph.D track. Our graduate students become part of a collaborative community of highly regarded architecture faculty, professional guest critics, and visiting faculty, who collectively advance individual student learning while encouraging our graduates to discover their own path and pursue their passions.