Overview

About the programme

School of Architecture of Carnegie Mellon University undergraduate students are admitted to the SoA without a declared degree program. By the end of the second year, students must select either the B.A. or the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree program. The student’s first-year advisor, faculty mentors, and head provide mentoring and information to guide the student in selecting their degree option.

In the first year, the B.A. program begins with the same studio-based curriculum as the B.Arch program, but then begins to diverge in terms of opportunities and outcomes. The B.A. only requires a minimum of 4 studios, which can be spread out over the four years of the program. As a 4-year degree program, the B.A. allows those who are interested to go on to specialize in other fields in graduate school, including the 2-year professional M.Arch degree program (often called a 4+2 degree).

For students seeking a non-professional degree integrating architecture with another field of study, Carnegie Mellon also offers the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs. BXA students graduate with a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts, a Bachelor of Science and Arts, or a Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts degree.

Carnegie Mellon is world renowned in the fields of computer science, robotics, artificial intelligence, and engineering, but less well known is the fact that the university offers over 90 different programs and majors. Many of these programs engage the arts, the humanities, and technology within the rich, diverse ecosystem that is CMU.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architecture Design Studio

Shop Safety

Historical Survey of World Architecture & Urbanism

Modern Architecture

Building Physics

Interpretation & Argument

Design Ethics Introduction

Digital Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

369 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon courses are measured in units rather than credits or credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture View 318 other Bachelors in Architecture in United States

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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

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$75 application fee*

Official high school transcript (please review our Academic Requirements)**

All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language

Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Teacher Recommendation

Common Application essay

Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement, which includes three short answer questions

All fine arts applicants to the Schools of Drama and Music are required to arrange required pre-screen, audition or portfolio review.

All fine art applications to the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design are required to submit required portfolio and creative materials.

Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

64596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64596 USD per year during 48 months.
National

64596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64596 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

64596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64596 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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