Key Information
Duration: Full-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026 (International) — estimated deadline
- Apply before Jun 2027 (International) — estimated deadline
- Apply before Aug 2027 (National) — estimated deadline
Language: English
English requirements: Duolingo English Test: 115; TOEFL iBT: 80; IELTS: 6.5
Credits: 84 SCH
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Chicago, United States
Disciplines: Architecture
Overview
Research topics are based on the expertise of our faculty and student interests. Possibilities include: building and urban energy use, environmental impacts of built environments, high-performance building skins, tall building design and performance, advanced structural systems, urban water systems, and histories and theories of architectural technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme from Illinois Institute of Technology in architecture typically pursue academic careers in universities, obtain positions in research institutions, or return to professional practice.
Programme Structure
This 84-credit hour degree programme consists of lecture and seminar courses, special problems, and research credits to help students complete their doctoral research projects. Each student has a committee with a chair that supervises this process.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.5
GRE: 144 (quantitative)
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements: The applicant should meet all entrance requirements of Illinois Institute of Technology's Graduate College, plus a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, a minimum revised GRE score of 144 in quantitative reasoning, 153 in verbal reasoning, and analytical writing of 4.0, and a TOEFL score of 577/90 (paper-based/internet-based test), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. International: 46,396 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year). Out-of-State: 46,396 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year). Domestic / In-State: 46,396 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year).
Living Costs
Chicago, United States: 1,806–3,469 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.