University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the Pacific Coast. The Seattle campus is located between Lake Washington and Lake Union, minutes from downtown Seattle and at the center of one of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan regions.
The University includes campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a major academic medical system serving Washington state and the region. The Seattle campus brings together a broad range of schools, colleges, research centers and professional programs.
Department of Architecture
The Department of Architecture is one of five departments and programs within the College of Built Environments, alongside Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning, Construction Management and Real Estate.
Our students and faculty are part of an interdisciplinary community focused on the design, research and stewardship of the places where people live, work and gather. The department offers undergraduate, professional and research-focused graduate programs, along with opportunities for interdisciplinary study across the College and University.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
- Master of Architecture, including 2+ and 3+ year pathways
- Master of Science in Architecture
- Concurrent Master of Architecture + Master of Landscape Architecture
- Ph.D. in the Built Environment
Interdisciplinary Study
Architecture students can also pursue interdisciplinary study through programs and certificates offered across the College of Built Environments and the University.