PhD in Architecture

We are very pleased you are considering the Ph.D./Ed.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in Architecture. This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Architecture and the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. To enter this Doctoral Degree Program, the applicant must have an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related discipline and a research-related graduate degree. Those applicants who do not have a research-related graduate degree may be admitted to our Master of Science program instead.

The deadline for application materials is:

11 February 2007 for all students interested in entering in Fall Semester 2007.

The Department of Architecture and Department of Educational Administration have established specific requirements that must be met by all applicants. Students who apply should be certain that they have furnished all required documentation. While the Graduate Studies application may be completed online, applicants must request all other application materials from the Admissions Coordinator (e-mail: architecture2@unl.edu). The required materials for the Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in Architecture are listed below:

1. Department of Architecture Application
2. Graduate School Application – may be completed online.
3. $45 Application Fee – payable by credit card online.
4. Research Goals – Please provide answers to the following questions.
   • Why do you want a doctoral degree?
   • What are your research interests?
   • What are you academic goals?
   • Which faculty member would you like to work with?
5. A Portfolio of Design Work – The Department will return portfolios only if a return envelope with postage is provided or if arrangement is made for pick up at the Department office.
6. Official Transcripts – All undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.
7. Letters of Recommendation – Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation using official Department of Architecture forms.
8. TOEFL Scores – Results from this English proficiency exam of 550 or higher are required of all international student applicants. (A bachelors degree from an accredited university in the United States, Canada, or England replaces the TOEFL requirement.)
9. GRE – Applicants must have a GRE score sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
10. Evidence of Scholarly Writing and Research Ability – Provide two examples of scholarly writing that demonstrates research ability.
11. Evidence of Experience with Diverse Cultures – Provide written description and/or documentation.

According to Graduate Studies, the estimated cost of attending the University of Nebraska for the 2006-2007averaged about $15,950 per academic year for a Nebraska Resident and $22,400 per academic year for a non-Nebraska resident. According to International Affairs it is estimated that the costs will be $22,475 per academic year for international students. This amount normally covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, health insurance and incidental expenses.

All qualified students are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions or need an application packet mailed to you, please e-mail the Admissions Coordinator at architecture2@unl.edu, or you may call the Department Office at (402) 472-4065.