The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), with a long history, is the first American college of higher learning engaged in science and technology and humanities education, and also the originator of the degree certification of American landscape architecture. The architecture department of Penn University also has a profound impact on China's architecture education. Liang Sicheng, Lin Huiyin, Tong Jun, Yang Tingbao, the first batch of Chinese architects, graduated from Penn University, and they also influenced the establishment of Southeast University, Tsinghua University and other famous Chinese architecture schools. Today, I will introduce the natural light to you. How about studying abroad as a graduate student of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania? What are the application requirements?

　　 University of Pennsylvania The major of architecture graduate students is divided into four specific directions, including Architecture MArch/Architecture, Advanced Architectural Design MSD/Advanced Architectural Design, Environmental Building Design MSD/Environmental Architectural Design, Historical Preservation, MSD/ History protection, application requirements, course focus and duration are different. Now, let's take a look at each major together!

　　 Architecture MArch

The architecture graduate program of the University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive and rigorous course, which lasts for three years. Because the course is long enough, it is also targeted at students with non construction background. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for all types of work in the construction industry.

Courses in the form of intensive design studios are also the focus of this major. Students will receive comprehensive training in architectural history, theory, technology, ecological environment, social practice and other aspects. Penn University also provides advanced teaching configuration for students to help them learn and develop digital media and new media skills.

In the later stage of the course, students can also "customize" their own course plans through a series of interdisciplinary elective courses, including a large number of courses cooperated with Penn's famous Warton School of Business.

In the last year of study, the school also provides students with summer plans with overseas famous schools and internship cooperation plans with enterprises or designer studios in other countries to help students improve their personal abilities through practice.

According to the different undergraduate backgrounds of students, there are also some changes in the allocation of class hours. Students with non architectural backgrounds who want to obtain a MArch degree must complete the following 29 course units and at least 5 elective courses; Students with a four-year degree in architecture must complete 19.5 course units and 5 elective courses.

However, students with a five-year bachelor's degree in architecture or an equivalent degree cannot apply for this major, but instead apply for another master's degree major, Advanced Architectural Design MSD/Advanced Architectural Design, which is specially created by Penn University.

　　 Advanced Architectural Design MSD/Advanced Architectural Design

This three semester major is aimed at the major with solid foundation Portfolio training Students, the curriculum structure is also more focused on design innovation, and the curriculum objectives are divided into four aspects:

First of all, prepare students for high-level design research in the field of architecture, and study contemporary issues of architecture. Second, develop emerging design and interdisciplinary skills. Third, master these skills and then be able to participate critically in the theoretical level of contemporary architecture; Fourth, apply advanced digital modeling technology to design practice, and directly affect the development of materials, production, manufacturing and construction technology as well as aesthetics.

　　 Environmental Building Design MSD/Environmental Building Design

It is also a three semester master's degree, but it does not require that the applicant must have a five-year professional background in architecture. The focus of this course is environmental architectural design (MSD-EBD), for architects to seek new skills and competitive advantages in the field of sustainable development.

Due to the urgency of environmental problems such as climate change and "zero pollution design" in today's society, the construction industry is also facing new demands for professionals. This discipline is intended to help students use existing technologies to achieve real innovation and meet the needs of enterprises and customers in this rapidly changing field.

Three semester courses include building performance simulation, comprehensive building design, building external structure, kinetic energy system, and environmental protection theory and practice courses. The highlights of the course are the bioclimate studio in the last semester and the EBD Research Studio, which is a collaboration between Penn University and the British government.

　　 Historical Preservation, MSD/Historical Preservation

This is a one-year postgraduate course, which focuses on historical protection. This subject is mainly aimed at professionals who have been engaged in architectural design. The application requirements are at least 3 years of work experience. The purpose of the course is to meet the needs of these professionals to seek more professional promotion or change their career path.

The whole course plan is 12 course units, and the whole class hours can be extended to two years, including two full-time semesters and a summer studio course. Most of them are elective courses, which is also to facilitate everyone to work and study at the same time.

The course also focuses on the analysis and reconstruction of the structure of cultural sites and historical buildings, which requires students to systematically study history, theory, literature, and restoration technology. Penn University has also made a series of preparations for graduates to be able to serve architectural design and protect the career planning of world cultural heritage.

　　 University of Pennsylvania Graduate Architecture Application requirements:

1. Different directions have different professional backgrounds, see above for details;

2. Portfolio: at least five projects completed completely independently; Including projects that best express personal vision, space and building ability; The form can include sketch, painting, sculpture or photography;

3. Language: IELTS 7.0 or above, TOEFL not less than 100;

4. A written statement of no more than 500 words;

5. 3 letters of recommendation.

How about studying abroad as a postgraduate majoring in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania? Today, I introduced several directions and application requirements of the architecture graduate major of the University of Pennsylvania. I hope it can be helpful for your application for art study abroad. If you have other colleges and majors you want to know, please come to Natural light art study abroad Free consultation.

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