Master of Landscape Architecture at Temple University

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#721

International students can study the Landscape Architecture at Temple University at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Landscape Architecture

Develop the essential theoretical and practical skills to design, plan and manage both the built and natural environment with Temple's Master of Landscape Architecture from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Learn to think critically and creatively while gaining real-world experience through internships and preparing for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination.

Engage with pressing global issues such as land and biodiversity conservation, climate change, and social justice. Lead the next generation of landscape architects by integrating ecosystem science and innovative design principles to create, preserve and restore degraded landscapes; help conserve land; create resilient communities; and respond to the climate crisis.

Tyler's Master of Landscape Architecture program excels in ecologically based design. It is one of the few LAAB-accredited programs to concentrate on ecological landscape restoration–a critical practice that leverages ecological processes and plant communities to tackle environmental problems.

Explore a broad range of contemporary topics in sustainable land use planning and design while learning directly through one-on-one mentorship from an accomplished faculty of practitioners and innovators. Graduates of this professionally accredited program are prepared to pursue a wide range of career options, including work in public or private landscape architecture practice, nonprofit organizations, and environmental agencies.

Ambler Campus

Master of Landscape Architecture students primarily study at Temple's Ambler Campus, located 15 miles from Main Campus in a suburban setting. Ambler's top-notch educational resources include a 187-acre arboretum, multiple gardens and greenhouses, labs, studios, and technology centers.

In 2020, Ambler Campus was designated as the Temple Ambler Field Station, a living laboratory for environmental field research and education. The Field Station leverages the 187-acre Ambler Campus and arboretum, host to a diversity of natural habitats including old growth and secondary forests, meadows, ephemeral streams, and beautifully designed gardens. In addition, students can draw from abundant ecological landscape restoration examples and practitioners in the Philadelphia region.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Landscape Architecture at Temple University

Entry Requirements

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Landscape Architecture

Every year, Tyler students benefit from exposure to scores of artists, scholars, architects, designers and professionals who are at the top of their fields. Students meet with these inspiring individuals through lectures, class visits, demonstrations and more–including three diverse lecture series and two major speaker programs, the Jack Wolgin Visiting Artist Program and the Knowles Architecture Alumni Lecture.

Tyler's renowned Critical Dialogue series, Architecture and Environmental Design Present series, and Laurie Wagman Visiting Artist in Glass series bring influential artists, curators, critics, filmmakers, designers, art historians and more to enrich the Tyler experience and interact with students.

Learn more about our programs for visiting artists, designers and scholars.

A robust network of alumni in leading firms, agencies and organizations and faculty members who work in the field connect students with opportunities for mentorship and internships. Students also connect with a plethora of arts projects, programs, studios, workshops, design firms, art centers and collections through internships, residencies and other opportunities listed in Tyler's biweekly newsletter, The WHAT.

By integrating theory, interdisciplinary practice and experiential learning, Tyler's architecture and environmental design programs prepare students to be job-ready on day one, with the capacity to grow as leaders and innovators in a range of careers.

Tyler's curriculum extends from the classroom into the real world of Philadelphia, where students engage in field research and partner with professionals and organizations. This approach launches graduates who are bold problem-solvers into successful careers as

- architects,
- educators,
- facility managers,
- historic preservationists,
- landscape architects,
- sustainability experts,
- urban planners and more.

Career Services

Tyler career coaches specialize in the types of jobs available in the arts, design and built environment, mentoring students on everything from cover letters and rÃ©sumÃ©s to career advice and interviews.

Temple's Career Center is another resource that empowers students to find pathways to future success. The Career Center offers comprehensive career development services, from rÃ©sumÃ©s and interviews to finding internships and jobs.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Landscape Architecture at Temple University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Master of Landscape Architecture at Temple University

There are important details to keep in mind as you complete and submit your application to Temple University.

1. Apply using one of two methods.

Choose one of the following two methods to apply.

1. Online Application

Submit an online application and pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds.

2. Paper Application

Download the PDF application and save it to your device. (Adobe Acrobat is required for access.) You can write on the form, save the final version, and then print for mailing. If you have questions while completing the paper form, refer to the application instructions. Before mailing, enclose a check or money order made payable to Temple University, in the amount of $75, drawn on a U.S. bank. The application fee cannot be refunded.

2. Ensure you use the same name on your application and standardized tests.

Use the exact same name on your application that you used when registering for your standardized tests. Slight differences in your name can cause your application to go unmatched with your reported test scores and delay the processing of your application.

3. Submit all supporting credentials.

Submit the documentation you have been gathering for your application. You can find the correct mailing address or alternate electronic submission information on the degree program’s "Contacts" page in the Graduate Bulletin. All application materials, including portfolios and exhibits, become the property of Temple University and will not be copied, forwarded to another institution or returned.

4. Contact the department with any questions.

If you have any questions about your application, contact the program or department directly. Admissions decisions are made by the department based on your complete application profile, which includes grades, test scores, recommendations, statement of goals, research interests, past employment, portfolio and more.

5. Check the status of your application.

Remember that your application is reviewed only after it is complete. You can check the status of your application and materials by returning to the application system through which you applied.

Master of Landscape Architecture at Temple University

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia