Cornell in Rome instructor Jeffrey Blanchard, left, takes a moment to point out important aspects of the Roman Forum from atop the Capitoline Hill. Learn more about the Cornell in Rome program.
Bachelor of fine arts students present thesis projects in a final presentation and critique at the end of the spring semester. The B.F.A. curriculum combines the intensive studio culture of the art department with enhanced access to electives in all areas of the university. Learn more about applying to the B.F.A. program.
Upcoming lecture: Roisin Heneghan is an architect and cofounder of Heneghan Peng Architects, a practice working with landscape, urban planning, and architecture with offices in Dublin and Berlin.
Architecture Portfolio: Lecture, Workshop, and Critiques happening January 31–February 1. Sponsored by the Department of Architecture and AAP Connect.
Graduate Program Tuition
Tuition for graduate study at AAP varies by discipline. Research degrees (M.S., M.A., and Ph.D.) are assessed at different tuition rates than professional degrees.
Students who receive university assistantships or fellowships will generally receive tuition support from Cornell. For those not receiving tuition support from Cornell, the tuition rates below will help with planning and budgeting. Students should anticipate annual increases in tuition and fees.
Visit the Graduate School website for additional information.
Tuition rates by discipline (rates are based on the 2019-20 academic year, and do not include fees, room and board, books, or personal expenses):
- Architecture (Ph.D.): $29,500
- Architecture: M.Arch. (Professional): $56,550
- Architecture: M.S. (Post-Professional), Advanced Architectural Design: $28,275 per semester (three-semester program total: $84,825)
- Architecture: M.S., Matter Design Computation: $29,500
- Art: $29,500
- City and Regional Planning (Ph.D.): $29,500
- City and Regional Planning (M.R.P.): $37,022
- The M.R.P. program tuition is very competitive when compared to similar programs at major state and private universities. Cornell offers generous financial aid in a further effort to keep the cost of the M.R.P. program within reach for students. Many students receive stipends during the course of the program and/or participate in paid summer internships.
- City and Regional Planning (M.A. in Historic Preservation Planning): $29,500
- Regional Science (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.): $20,800
For estimates on the full costs, visit the Graduate School website. AAP also has many funding opportunities students may wish to pursue.