Overview

Features

Bringing together methods in spatial analysis, history of Architecture, urban studies, environmental humanities, digital humanities, and community-centered research, the program offers students at Carnegie Mellon University an interdisciplinary platform to investigate issues of spatial justice, urban and environmental change, and building cultures and practices across a range of historical and geographical contexts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Situating Research

Independent Study

Architectural Theory and Contemporary Issues

Environmental injustice, racism, and unfreedom

Histories of Urban Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Architecture View 36 other PhDs in Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to pay the $75 application fee.

Submit a Personal Statement that describes why CMU is a good fit for you at this point in your career, what specific focus areas you may want to explore in the Graduate Program, and your aspirations and plans for the future after leaving CMU, including how you hope to position yourself in design, research, and/or practice.

Upload to your application, a 30-second introductory video that tells us something about you and your personal interests in architecture or the built environment.

Upload to your application as a PDF document, your resume/CV summarizing your education, employment experience, professional qualifications, and any noteworthy achievements.

Upload to SlideRoom a 25-30 page portfolio formatted in single spreads (landscape or portrait) and saved as a single PDF document

Upload a PDF document copy of your unofficial college transcript(s).

Standardized Test (GRE)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43000 USD / year

≈ 43000 USD / year
Out-of-State

43000 USD / year

≈ 43000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43000 USD / year

≈ 43000 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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