Admissions
UCLA Architecture and Urban Design welcomes you.
Thank you for checking out UCLA Architecture and Urban Design as you explore your options and your future.
If you are interested in studying design and architecture, UCLA AUD offers an array of opportunity. For a full look at life at AUD, as well as details about applying, check out our portals below.
Applications for the MArch, MSAUD, and MA/PhD programs are completed via the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission. For Fall 2026 matriculation, the application deadline is January 6, 2026.
Fall 2025 Open House: Tuesday, October 28
UCLA AUD looks forward to meeting prospective students at our Fall 2025 Open House for Graduate Programs, scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 5:00 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time. Please register directly via Zoom. You can also email RSVP@aud.ucla.edu with your name and program(s) of interest.
This virtual session will cover the admissions and application process, and introduce UCLA AUD's innovative, leading-edge graduate programs.
Stay tuned for full details regarding our upcoming admissons cycle and related events.
About the application process: general information and checklists
Applications for the MArch, MSAUD, and MA/PhD programs are completed via the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission. For Fall 2026 matriculation, the application deadline is January 6, 2026.
Candidates are notified of admissions and financial decisions in March.
Admitted candidates who wish to accept the offer of Fall 2026 matriculation must submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by April 15, 2026.
Please review full program-by-program details below, as well as our application checklists for each respective program:
MArch application checklist
MSAUD application checklist
MA/PhD application checklist
MArch Professional Degree
A three-year, NAAB-accredited program that prepares students for professional practice and other career paths.
MS in Architecture and Urban Design (MSAUD)
A one-year post-professional degree that combines theory and practical applications in collaboration with industry partners.
Undergraduate Studies
A two-year major that begins in the junior year of residence. This program is not NAAB-accredited but provides a strong foundation for students who pursue graduate studies in architecture and other related fields.
MA & PhD in Architecture
Academic graduate degrees include the Master of Arts in Architecture (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
