Architecture, M.Arch

Program Introduction

Syracuse University's Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program is a NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students for architectural licensure and practice. The program builds upon Syracuse's long-standing tradition of excellence in architectural education, offering a rigorous curriculum that balances design creativity with technical proficiency. Located within the renowned School of Architecture, the program leverages world-class facilities including fabrication labs, computing resources, and the extensive architectural library. Students engage with distinguished faculty members actively involved in research, scholarship, and professional practice. The M.Arch curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, sustainability principles, and socially responsible design approaches while exploring contemporary architectural challenges. A hallmark of the program is its global perspective, featuring immersive study opportunities at Syracuse's centers in Florence, London, and New York City. Through advanced studios, research seminars, and professional practice courses, graduates develop the comprehensive design abilities and intellectual foundation necessary to become innovative leaders in the architectural profession.