Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
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Campus & City Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Rent (1BR)
- $1,100
- Groceries
- $350
- Pint
- $6.5
Varies widely — warm south, four-season northeast, dry west.
Car-centric outside major cities; NYC/SF/Boston/Chicago have metro.
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A globally top-ranked research university, placed #44 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Recognised for academic excellence, international reach, and strong graduate outcomes.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Would do it again"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: access to facilities (workshop, equipment, specialist software) is genuinely first-rate. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the final show is a proper platform — industry people come to see it. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — campus life is really active — Greek life, sports, clubs, you name it. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, I'd say go for it.
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