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.

Apply by January 6, 2025

We are now welcoming applications to AUD's Master of Architecture (MArch), Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (MSAUD), and MA/PhD programs, with an application deadline of January 6, 2025 for Fall 2025 matriculation.

Applications for the MArch, MSAUD, and MA/PhD programs are completed via the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission.

Candidates will be notified of admissions and financial decisions in March 2025.

Admitted candidates who wish to accept the offer of matriculation must submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by April 15, 2025.

Our undergraduate program in architectural studies draws UCLA students in their second year of undergraduate studies, to transfer in to AUD for their junior and senior years.

New this year: Admissions Office Hours

To make our Admissions process as accessible as possible, we are pleased to hold a series of "Office Hours" this Fall and Winter, with AUD staff on hand to field any questions or considerations that arise as you work through your application. Please feel free to drop in for any questions you may wish to discuss.

Admissions Office Hours will be held via Zoom, with the same Zoom space open for all sessions.

Thursday, November 7 – 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST
Thursday, November 14 – 9:00 to 10:00 am PST
Thursday, November 21 – 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST
Thursday, December 5 – 9:00 to 10:00 am PST
Thursday, December 12 – 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST
Thursday, December 19 – 9:00 to 10:00 am PST
Thursday, January 2 – 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST

If you experience any technical issues or not able to access the office hours Zoom, please email admissions@aud.ucla.edu.

Below, please find more information about our Fall 2024 Admissions events.

About the application process: general information and checklists

Applications for the MArch, MSAUD, and MA/PhD programs are completed via the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission, and are due January 6, 2025.

Candidates will be notified of admissions and financial decisions in March 2025.

Admitted candidates who wish to accept the offer of matriculation must submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by April 15, 2025.

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