The School of Architecture at the University of Minnesota exposes students to the sociocultural, environmental, formal, and historical factors that shape the built environment. Students develop visual literacy by thinking through the design process in studios and workshops, by researching historical precedents, and by analyzing theoretical texts and the physical environment.
The School of Architecture fosters a sense of stewardship for the local and global built environment by providing opportunities for students to engage the College of Design research centers, enroll in service learning courses, and study abroad.
The School of Archiecture offers three undergraduate architecture degrees and the professional master of architecture (M.Arch.), which is required to become a licensed architect. The school also offers the master of science in architecture (M.S.), a research-based graduate degree.