Overview

Research topics are based on the expertise of our faculty and student interests. Possibilities include: building and urban energy use, environmental impacts of built environments, high-performance building skins, tall building design and performance, advanced structural systems, urban water systems, and histories and theories of architectural technology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Architecture programme from Illinois Institute of Technology in architecture typically pursue academic careers in universities, obtain positions in research institutions, or return to professional practice.

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Programme Structure

This 84-credit hour degree programme consists of lecture and seminar courses, special problems, and research credits to help students complete their doctoral research projects. Each student has a committee with a chair that supervises this process.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Architecture View 36 other PhDs in Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

144 _{(quantitative)}

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General requirements

The applicant should meet all entrance requirements of Illinois Institute of Technology's Graduate College, plus a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, a minimum revised GRE score of 144 in quantitative reasoning, 153 in verbal reasoning, and analytical writing of 4.0, and a TOEFL score of 577/90 (paper-based/internet-based test), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33318 USD / year

≈ 33318 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33318 USD / year

≈ 33318 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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