
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Our unrivaled architectural legacy empowers you to design for tomorrow today.
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Program Spotlight
With the prestigious Zero Energy Design Designation from the U.S. Department of Energy, our Master of Architecture program stands out among only 39 in the country. Dive into the legacy, leading-edge techniques, and focused specializations that make our program truly exceptional:
- Architecture and Chicago: A Perfect Pair. The first skyscraper was built a few miles from our campus. Chicago is one of the world’s greatest architectural laboratories, and it’s yours to discover.
- A Landmark Legacy: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Pioneering Modernist and one of the most influential architects of all time, Mies designed our campus and 20 of its buildings, including the remarkable S. R. Crown Hall, the most famous architecture school building in the world—and your future classroom.
- Job-Ready After Graduation. Either in Chicago or another global city, industry-leading offices recruit and hire our graduates to build a better world.
- Noted Architects in the Studio. Our faculty includes some of the most important voices in architecture today, from AIA Gold Medalist Carol Ross Barney to National Design Award Winner John Ronan—and more.
- The Future of Architecture. Explore how a changing society and climate create new materials, new methods, and new opportunities in architecture.
- Master of Architecture + Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism Dual Degree: Perfect for students eager to excel in both architecture and landscape architecture, this dynamic dual-degree program equips graduates to address complex urban challenges by combining architectural innovation with sustainable landscape design.
- Explore Diverse Specializations: Choose from paths like Chicago’s only accredited Master of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism, focusing on urban and environmental design; the Master of Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism, a one-of-a-kind degree leading skyscraper innovation with sustainability at its core; or the Master of High-Performance Buildings, emphasizing energy-efficient design and cutting-edge building technologies.
Quick Snapshot

#1 Best College in Illinois
—Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges
months full-time
with pre-professional degree; without arch background

NAAB Accredited
—Gateway to architecture licensure

Course Showcase
At Illinois Institute of Technology, our curriculum is designed to give you control over what you study. For instance, in Architecture Studio III: Living in the City, you’ll push the boundaries of contemporary architectural practice by blending concepts of space, aesthetics, materiality, theory, and social engagement to explore possibilities for urban living in contemporary urban environments. Using Chicago as your lab, you’ll work with community groups, politicians, local businesses, and leading architects to address issues of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic vitality in today’s cities. You choose the path, we help you navigate it.

Darius M-W (M.Arch Candidate)
“You'll have access to learn from some of the most prominent architects and urban thinkers in the world while also learning from your fellow students. Incredibly talented people have come from all over the globe to study at Illinois Tech.”
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About Illinois Tech
At Illinois Tech, innovation and achievement is a story more than 130 years in the making. At Chicago’s only tech-focused university, you’ll learn to speak the language of innovation. Join the ranks of our graduate alumni who have changed the course of human history, giving us the cell phone, the Pentium chip, Linksys, the telestrator, architectural marvels, and many other innovations that have revolutionized the world.
We offer future-oriented degrees in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, and business analytics. These programs are designed to equip you with advanced skills that enable you to anticipate and drive change. At Illinois Tech, you'll be prepared to thrive at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future and making a significant impact.