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USD 27670

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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68%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Architects do far more than design buildings. As makers of space and place, they shape our lives in countless ways, and their work has far-reaching impacts on everything from climate change and housing affordability to health equity and social justice. As an architecture major, you’ll learn by doing—and making—emerging as a "citizen architect" ready to address complex questions. Can we design buildings to harvest energy instead of waste it? How are race and architecture connected? Can a robot make construction safer? Come find out for yourself.

 What will I learn?

The architecture program combines hands-on professional preparation with a liberal arts education. You’ll explore the foundations of architecture through courses in design, history and construction, as well as the arts, sciences and humanities. You’ll attend classes in our historic landmark building, learn how to assemble wood and steel in our fabrication workshop, and explore climate action in UB's zero-energy GRoW Home right on campus. But perhaps your most memorable time will be in the studio, where you’ll learn to "think through making" as you design, refine and start building full-scale solutions by the end of your first year.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    500 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    68% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27670

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10800 Per year

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

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    First-Year Scholarships-These scholarships are based on high school grades and activities, are renewable for up to 4 years, and require full-time enrollment for a Fall start.

    President’s Scholars Award
    Provost’s Scholars Award
    Dean’s Scholars Award
    Orange & Black Award
    Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start)
    Please note that this is a Member University. The scholarship details will be provided by the University to the student directly.
    First-Year Scholarships-These scholarships are based on high school grades and activities, are renewable for up to 4 years, and require full-time enrollment for a Fall start.

    President’s Scholars Award
    Criteria: Based on high school grades and activities. Requires a 3.2 GPA to maintain.
    Note: If participating in the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program, eligible for an additional $1,000 annually ($5,000 per year or $20,000 total over 4 years).

    Provost’s Scholars Award Criteria: Based on high school grades and activities. Requires a 3.0 GPA to maintain.
    Dean’s Scholars Award Criteria: Based on high school grades and activities. Requires a 2.75 GPA to maintain.
    Orange & Black Award Criteria: Based on high school grades and activities. Requires a 2.5 GPA to maintain.
    Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start) Criteria: Merit-based. Requires a 3.25 GPA to renew. Maximum 2 semesters. Does not require living on-campus.

    LINK: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/scholarships
    First-Year Scholarships-These scholarships are based on high school grades and activities, are renewable for up to 4 years, and require full-time enrollment for a Fall start.

    President’s Scholars Award Amount: $4,000 annually ($16,000 over 4 years)
    Provost’s Scholars Award Amount: $3,000 annually ($12,000 over 4 years)
    Dean’s Scholars Award Amount: $2,000 annually ($8,000 over 4 years)
    Orange & Black Award Amount: $1,000 annually ($4,000 over 4 years)
    Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start) Amount: $1,000 annually ($1,000 total)

     

     

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