Overview

Features

Pennsylvania State University’s Ph.D. in Architecture program trains individuals for independent research that will produce knowledge that is new, original, and valuable, and prepares them for independent thinking and leadership in the field.

The program’s transdisciplinary nature encourages new exchanges that rethink and redefine the architectural fields. Its distinguishing quality is its broad-based research core, grounded in contemporary theory and methods.

The architecture program faculty include scholars with expertise in architectural theory, building construction and technology, cultural and environmental behavior, the design process, digital design and fabrication, housing, sustainability, landscape architecture, and urban design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Architectural Precedents: Ancient Industrial Revolution3 Credits
Analysis of Architectural Precedents: Modernism3 Credits
Materials and Building Construction
Contemporary Architecture and Planning Theories3 Credits
Critical Theory in Architecture6 Credits
Methods of Inquiry in Architecture and Urban Design3 Credits
Visual Communications
Architectural Design
Topics in Community and Urban Design3 Credits
Topics in Digital Design3 Credits
Ethics in the Built Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Architecture View 34 other PhDs in Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must hold a professionally accredited baccalaureate degree in architecture or landscape architecture from a regionally accredited U.S. institution and a master's degree in architecture or landscape architecture or related field or equivalent degrees.

All applicants must submit the following:

official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
names of three faculty members or professionals acquainted with the applicant's academic history who can be contacted and invited to provide reference letters
a Ph.D. Essay that (1) articulates the reasons for pursuing graduate training; (2) demonstrates that the Ph.D. program has been carefully considered and a relevant faculty member has been identified; (3) presents a clear research focus; and (4) highlights how previous education, academic background, and/or professional experience provide a foundation for pursuing graduate training in this research field
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Tuition Fee

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International

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
National

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

25456 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25456 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

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