Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Master of Architecture | OnlineRochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Master of Architecture | OnlineRochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Master of Architecture | Online

RIT’s online master of architecture (M.Arch.) program prepares future architectural leaders to become licensed architects equipped to design the buildings, neighborhoods, and communities of tomorrow.RIT’s online master of architecture (M.Arch.) program prepares future architectural leaders to become licensed architects equipped to design the buildings, neighborhoods, and communities of tomorrow.RIT’s online master of architecture (M.Arch.) program prepares future architectural leaders to become licensed architects equipped to design the buildings, neighborhoods, and communities of tomorrow.

  • NAAB-Accredited — Our master of architecture program from the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT is NAAB-accredited.1
  • 100% Job Placement Rate — RIT’s on-campus master of architecture program has a 100 percent job placement rate among its graduates.2
  • Advanced Standing Track — This track is shorter by one year, 27 fewer credits, and almost 26% less expensive than the standard track.
  • Scholarships Available — RIT Architecture Online may have scholarships available for the students admitted to and enrolled in the upcoming cohort.

Scholarships Available

RIT Architecture Online may have scholarships available for students admitted to and enrolled in the upcoming cohort.

We Innovate.
We Create. We Design.

At Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), we are always on to something groundbreaking. Our online master of architecture (M.Arch.) program, offered through Golisano Institute for Sustainability, evokes students’ creativity and equips them with skills to design the sustainable buildings and communities of tomorrow.

Online Master of Architecture

RIT architecture online is one of the first master of architecture programs to be offered online in the United States. In the program, you will learn to design high-performance, sustainable buildings that speak to site, climate, context, and user needs. RIT also offers an on-campus track. Find more information about this option here.

We offer two plans of study:

Standard Track

For students with little to no experience in architecture.

Advanced Standing Track

For students with a bachelor’s degree related to architecture.

RIT architecture online fulfills the education requirements needed to pursue a career in architecture. In addition to completing the program, you will be able to pursue relevant experience and take the Architect Registration Examination to become a licensed architect. Requirements vary by state. Check your local licensure boards for specific requirements.

Explore the online master of architecture program track.

NAAB Accreditation

The master of architecture program from Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

NAAB accreditation is the primary means by which professional degree programs in architecture assure quality to students and the public. The M.Arch. program fulfills the education requirements needed to pursue a career in architecture.

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Join RIT’s dedicated community that is designing the sustainable buildings of tomorrow.

At RIT, we go beyond the ordinary in pursuit of the exceptional.

Get to Know Us

RIT and Golisano Institute for Sustainability live by a “you bring you” philosophy. Our community is made up of people with a breadth of skills and viewpoints who elevate conversations of sustainable design with their diverse perspectives.

Because our online program is STEM-designated and intentionally designed for the online space, you will have all the tools at your fingertips needed to fully immerse yourself in the greater RIT community. Here, you will collaborate with intellectually curious classmates, faculty, and staff who are always on to something amazing.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology is shaping the future through creativity, technology, and innovation. Hailing from all 50 states and more than 100 nations, our 19,000 students and 135,000 alumni are driving progress in industries and communities around the world.

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Golisano Institute for Sustainability is working to change the world by harnessing the brightest minds in sustainability. We focus on lessening the impact of urban development on the environment by advancing sustainable technology and innovation in manufacturing, energy, transportation, and the built environment.

“RIT is one of the top universities in the nation working at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design. We are a university that is shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation. … We put a high value on bringing goodness to the world.”

— David C. Munson Jr., President

Join Us in Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Earn your master of architecture online and learn to transform environmentally smart concepts into high-performance sustainable and resilient designs. Applicants admitted to the upcoming cohort will be considered for scholarship awards of 20%.

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1RIT Master of Architecture, Retrieved from Rochester Institute of Technology June 2023.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2RIT Master of Architecture, Retrieved from Rochester Institute of Technology Dec. 12, 2021.arrow_upward