Master of Science in Architecture Design and Research
/ Value of a University of Michigan Degree
Earning a post-master’s degree from Taubman College is an investment in your future. U-M strives to be an affordable choice for you through our scholarship offerings.
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/ Key Dates and Deadlines
| Opening Date | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| FAFSA | December | March 31 |
/ Financial Aid
Taubman College is committed to making quality education affordable and achievable to all students.
Applying for Aid
In order to apply for aid, applicants who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships
Incoming Master of Science degree students are eligible for Taubman College merit-based scholarship awards; your application for admission to the school is the application for these awards. Admitted applicants are notified of their merit award in their admission letter. These scholarships are limited and range from $5,000 to full tuition.
/ Estimated Cost of Attendance
Master of Science in Architecture (Digital & Material Technologies)
Since the Master of Science in Architecture (Digital & Material Technologies) degree is a three-term degree, multiply the costs below by 1.5 for an estimate of the total cost.
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $34,715 | $50,744 | $50,744 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Living (varies by student) | $22,200 | $22,200 | $22,200 |
| Health Insurance | $2,520 | ||
| International Student Fee | $1,000 | ||
| Total Per Year | $59,347 | $75,376 | $78,896 |
See also Rackham estimated dependent expenses.
Note: Please check the University of Michigan Registrar's Office website for current tuition figures. The Registrar's Office is the authoritative source of tuition information for the University.
Tuition and Due Date Information
Student Financial Services manages student account billing and tuition collection at the University of Michigan. Visit their website to learn more about paying tuition and due dates.
/ Graduate Student Instructor Positions
All Taubman College graduate students are eligible for Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) positions after their first fall term at Michigan. The number of positions that are available depends on the program’s teaching needs for the particular term. GSI positions are very competitive. On average, over 100 students apply for approximately 30 positions.
Typically, a GSI position would cover 100% of tuition, provide a small stipend and health benefits during the term of appointment.
/ International Students
Federal regulations and U-M policy limit the types of financial assistance available to international students. International students are not eligible for U.S. need-based federal financial aid. Taubman College has limited funding opportunities for international students. Your application to our school also serves as your application for our departmental awards. These are competitive, merit-based awards. In addition, some donor awards have specific applicant criteria. Applicants are notified of these awards in the letter of admission.
Additional funding resources for international students:
/ Residency
If you have questions about Michigan residency requirements, see the University of Michigan Residency Guidelines.
If there is any question about whether you are a resident of the State of Michigan, it is best to file a residency application as early as possible.
/ Spring Travel Grants
Each spring semester, our faculty teach spring travel courses for credit. All students from Taubman College are guaranteed $1,500 in support for international travel and $1,000 for domestic travel.
/ Tools and Resources
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