Program Eligibility | How to Apply
Applicants to the PhD in Landscape Architecture program must:
- Hold a professional degree in landscape architecture or architecture (BLA, MLA, BArch, or MArch)
- Have a record of demonstrated research. In particular, a clear capacity for and commitment to research.
Preparation Resources
- Review the PhD Handbook before beginning your application
- Review completed Landscape Architecture PhD dissertations and MLA theses
Faculty Contact Guidelines
- We strongly recommend that you contact the faculty member(s) with whom you are most interested in working well in advance of submitting your application.
- Before admission, the department will evaluate whether there is a sufficient match between:
- Your scholarly goals and research interests, and
- Faculty expertise, interests, and availability to serve as a provisional major advisor.
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Application Timeline
Application Deadline: January 9
- Application Available: September 15
- Application Deadline: January 9
- Application Decision: Decision letters are usually emailed by the end of March or shortly thereafter.
Note: If the application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following business day.
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Application Process
Apply through the Division of Graduate Studies' Process
- Submit your application following the UO Division of Graduate Studies application submission procedures:
- Domestic Applicants – Application fee $70
- International Applicants - Application fee $90
- The Division of Graduate Studies offers limited graduate application fee waivers for applicants who meet specific criteria, as outlined on the Division of Graduate Studies' application fee waiver page.
- UO Transcript Requirement
- Non-native English speakers need to meet the UO Division of Graduate Studies' language proficiency requirements and the Department of Landscape Architecture’s preferred minimum language proficiency requirements:
- IBT TOEFL = 94
- PBT TOEFL = 587
- IELTS = 7.0
- Once admitted to the program, all incoming students will be required to pay a deposit.
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Department of Landscape Architecture Requirements
Submit with Your Application
- Portfolio
- Writing Sample
- CV or Resume
- Transcripts
- Three (3) Recommendations
- (Optional) GRE Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Your statement should describe your background, strengths, interests, and aspirations in the field of landscape architecture, including why you want to come to the University of Oregon for your doctoral work. This should include discussion of your proposed area of specialization, a program of study, and a prospective major advisor.
For questions about the program or for more information, please contact us at archrecruiter@uoregon.edu or 541-346-1740.
Graduate employees
- Graduate Employees: English Language Policy for Non-Native English Speakers
- Non-native English speakers in teaching roles must demonstrate spoken English proficiency through:
- The SPEAK Test, or
- The speaking component of the TOEFL iBT or IELTS
- Non-native English speakers in teaching roles must demonstrate spoken English proficiency through: