• Master of Landscape Architecture at the  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities​ is offered as a 3-years program by the College of Design.
  • This university is ranked 34th in the United States of America.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The first year of the program focuses on core knowledge and skillsets, with the theme of designing sustainable and artful solutions to modern challenges.
  • Throughout the second and third years, the curriculum addresses real-world problems of increasing scale and complexity, exposing you to community partners through studio projects, workshops, and guest critics.
  • Beyond the core curriculum, you will be encouraged to pursue electives that interest you personally to develop an individual focus.
  • The final studio will offer you an opportunity to pursue this focus through an independent design project.
  • They focus on engaging communities in our design work, bringing social equity into practice, and approaching systems with ecological thinking.
  • Through these initiatives, they aim to create more resilient landscapes that address contemporary challenges such as climate change, water conservation, and sustainable building practices. 
  • The MLA program consists of 89 credits.