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.
If you are applying for the Architectural Studies B.A. (Fall 2026 admission cycle), the regular University of California application is due on November 30, and the supplement is due on January 20. For more information, please see the UCLA Arts Undergraduate Admission FAQ.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Fall 2025 Open House for Graduate Programs: 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.
Fall 2025 MArch Information Session: Tuesday, November 18
Please join us on Tuesday, November 18, 5:00 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time for a 90-minute online info session about UCLA AUD's Master of Architecture (MArch) program. This session includes a program overview from Vice Chair Kutan Ayata, followed by a conversation with AUD's Student Affairs Officers, covering all matters related to admissions, financial aid, and student affairs at AUD. Please register in advance via Zoom.
Fall 2025 Portfolio Workshop: Wednesday, November 19
UCLA AUD's Fall 2025 Portfolio Workshop offers an insightful, candid look at some of the priorities, processes, and inspirations behind the design portfolio. Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific Time. We hope this event complements our Open House and other events by taking a behind-the-scenes look at a vital piece of the admissions process. Please join us on Zoom for this Portfolio Workshop.
About the application process: general information and checklists
If you are applying for the undergraduate major in Architectural Studies, you first need to fill out the general University of California application (due November 30, 2025), and then submit a supplement via SlideRoom (due January 20, 2026). Undergraduate admission notifications are released in mid- to late April.
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).
