Master of Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
The Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.) is a Master degree offered by Illinois Institute of Technology at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.
About Master of Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.)
The Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism program is a fundamentally progressive urban enterprise based on three defining principles: the equitable global growth of our urban centers, strong trans-disciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of urban landscape theory in research and in practice. M.L.A.+U students investigate complex socio-environmental challenges through creative inquiry and innovative technological ideation. As the only accredited landscape architecture program in Chicago—and among only a few in large North American cities—we are uniquely positioned to confront these challenges.
Our curriculum amplifies this urban context with courses that investigate critical landscape architecture challenges of the twenty-first century city: the urban design implications of technological innovations, new mobility systems, post-industrial sites, water quality, climate change, social equity, rapid urbanization, and vital public spaces, among others. Our Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board accredited and STEM-certified program prepares technically skilled and intellectually versatile design professionals who share these ambitions across the globe.
This program is open beginning in the fall semester only.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete before the start of the IIT term, an undergraduate degree from an accredited educational institution with at least a B average (GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent). To be admitted without conditions to the Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism Program, an applicant is required to have prior college-level coursework in freehand drawing, biology, and earth science.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.)
Graduates of the M.L.A.+U program go on to excel in high-level positions in sectors like:
- Professional landscape architecture firms
- Government and public agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Universities and education
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Landscape Architecture Urbanism (M.L.A.U.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago