Master in Architecture Bsarch

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026, and the tuition fee is 29,784 USD per year.

From small-scale structures to vibrant, sustainable urban districts, this programme empowers students to shape the world through the built environment. Based at the University of Idaho, the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S.Arch.) provides a rigorous foundation for those aspiring to make a lasting impact on their communities. By balancing historical theory with cutting-edge architectural technologies, the curriculum ensures that students develop both the conceptual vision and the technical proficiency required for modern practice.

Distinctive Learning Pathways

The programme is designed as a direct, seamless pipeline into the professional Master of Architecture, the essential next step toward professional licensure. Students benefit from:

• Flexible Campus Options: Flexibility to complete the first two years in Boise before transitioning to the main Moscow campus, or to undertake all four years in Moscow.
• Hands-on Studio Culture: Intensive, project-based learning where students engage with real-world clients and construction challenges.
• STEM Recognition: A U.S. Department of Homeland Security-recognized STEM degree, providing international students with potential eligibility for the 24-month OPT extension.
• Collaborative Opportunities: Active involvement with the American Institute of Architecture Students and the unique Design-Build programme, which bridges the gap between digital design and physical fabrication.

In Moscow, students study on an ivy-covered campus within a supportive and welcoming community. Campus life includes clubs, sports, housing, dining, lectures, performances and showcases. The university also offers online classes through Campus 360 and in-person study locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, giving students options beyond the Moscow campus.

The University of Idaho is Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 research university. Its academic offerings cover more than 200 areas of study, including agriculture, anatomy, fine arts and business administration. Learning is connected to hands-on experience, internships and career pathways, with research activity that includes using artificial intelligence to track wildfire spread and work related to nuclear energy law.

International students are among the applicant groups served through the university’s admissions process, alongside first-year, transfer and graduate students. Financial support includes scholarships, financial aid and low tuition, while housing and dining options are available on campus. Students can build connections with fellow Vandals through campus activities, explore opportunities across Idaho and take part in the university’s statewide footprint.