Overview

Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects from School of the Art Institute of Chicago students are exploring the future of how we live, work, and communicate. They’re asking how design responds to shifting modes of belonging; and ensuring design will address the transcendent challenge of a changing climate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Since 1866, design has been part of SAIC’s ethos of creativity, experimentation, and free expression. AIADO embodies this commitment with undergraduate pathways in architecture, interior architecture, and designed objects. AIADO graduate studies include the following degree programs: Master of Architecture, Master of Architecture with an Interior Architecture Track, Master of Design in Designed Objects, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio, and Master of Science in Historic Preservation (MSHP).

Students in the MDDO, MSHP, MFA, MArch, and MArch with a Track in Interior Architecture programs develop the critical skills necessary to translate ideas into meaningful objects and environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architecture/Interior Architecture

Studio 2

Positioning Methods

Prototyping Methods

Leadership Matters Studio

Design Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Show us 10–15 of your best and most recent works.

Use your portfolio to showcase your interests, skills, and creative potential.

You may show us work created across media or focus entirely in one medium.

Work can range from observational to abstract.

We have no media-specific limitations nor do we present portfolio assignments.
Transcripts
Test Scores
Letter of Recommendation
Pre-College Credit Information

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57240 USD / year

≈ 57240 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57240 USD / year

≈ 57240 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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