Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - 5-Year Professional Degree

NAAB-accredited world-famous five-year professional architecture degree fostering avant-garde structural design, spatial theory, urban ecology, and architectural fabrication.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA 3.5+; rigorous creative portfolio; mandatory Cooper Union Studio Test
English language proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Personal essay and architecture test submissions
Recommendation letters: Two teacher recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Automatic 50% tuition scholarship ($22,275/year) to all admitted students plus full need-based aid
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $22,275/year (after automatic 50% scholarship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 5, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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