Academy Of Art University
180 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

The Academy of Art University, formerly Academy of Art College and Richard Stephens Academy of Art, is a private for-profit art school in San Francisco, California. It was founded as the Academy of Advertising Art by Richard S. Stephens in 1929.

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Master of Architecture​ (M.Arch)

Master of Architecture (M. Arch) Degree – Track 1

Master of Architecture (M. Arch) Degree – Track 2

Available Online & On Campus

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program prepares the student through the process of critical thinking, designing, and making to provide meaningful contributions to our built environment through the practice of architecture and urban design. We work to develop each student’s individual capacity through critical thought, rigorous exploration and personal design vision.

M.ARCH Architecture Degree Requirements

  • Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum grade of C in all required 63 units

Track 1 and Track 2 Placement

Both the 63-unit and 87-unit degree program tracks are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole authority for accredited professional degree programs for architecture in the United States. We have an open enrollment policy and operate on a rolling admissions basis.  A portfolio is required for applications to the School of Architecture. The Graduate School of Architecture at the Academy of Art University is unique in that there are many advanced standing options for applicants with a background in architecture or a related field. The advanced standing is determined on an individual basis through a portfolio review and transcript evaluation.

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Submit the application at https://www.academyart.edu/apply-for-admission/

Application Fee - $150

Final Official High School Transcripts

Official High School Diploma/Certificate

English Test Requirement: TOEFL 80 ; IELTS 6.5 ; DUOLINGO 105

Graduate applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio with a Statement of Intent/Study Purposes, Resume/CV. They will receive the instructions and the portfolio guidelines on how to prepare and submit them to Slide Room

Passport

Letters of recommendations

Submit the required financial documents if the student would like to receive Form I-20 and Visa Sppport Acceptance Letter to apply for the F-1 visa – For onsite students only.

Official Bank Letter(s) from self-sponsored, and/or your family/sponsor are required by the U.S. Government. Total should show at least US$58,000* - Estimated expenses for an academic year (Fall & Spring) of full-time study. The mandatory student health insurance is included in the estimation.

*Rate is subject with/without notice by the university and health insurance company.

Download and complete AAU Affidavit of Support Form (required) and submit it with the bank letter.- http://www.academyart.edu/content/dam/assets/pdf/affidavit_of_support_form.pdf

Note: If  student is currently studying in the US and has studied in the US on an I-20/F-1 visa status, then please inform us so that we can provide the Transfer School I-20 Procedure.

US$2,500 Tuition Deposit is required and can be submitted at https://www.flywire.com/pay/academyart The tuition deposit will go toward the first semester tuition cost upon enrollment.

 

Start Term (Choose One):

2024 Spring starts February 5 – May 26 

2024 Summer starts June 17 – August 7

2024 Fall starts September 5 – December 21

The Academy of Art University accepts new applications for Spring (Early February), Summer (3rd Week of June), and Fall (Early September). No official deadline. However, it’s important that international students should consider applying once decided to join the university.

 

Submit the application at https://www.academyart.edu/apply-for-admission/

Application Coding - 

Is this application being submitted by an International Referral Agency? "YES"

Students MUST add the Agency PM Code - PM2098 to their applications to ensure the application is coded for Indo Global Studies.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. Without tagging proof, application will not be processed.