Landscape architecture

Start your journey toward becoming a licensed landscape architect. Before applying to U of I’s master’s in landscape architecture program, review the degree-specific admission requirements listed below:  

• Education level: Bachelor's
• GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
• GRE: No
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
• Number of references: Three
• Other requirements: Portfolio submission of your current work

Program availability  

Concentration: thesis and non-thesis  

Semester intake: Fall, Spring

• Eligible for Expedited admission for U of I undergraduates
• Eligible for WRGP award
• Eligible for international admission

Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

Design and Environments contact: Raffaella Sini, rsini@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Find Department of Design and Environment faculty advisor contacts

Professional fee

• All full-time students (10-20 credits) — $716 per semester
• Part-time undergraduates (1-9 credits) — $72 per credit
• Part-time graduate students — $80 per credit (neither to exceed $716)

The professional fee supports College of Art and Architecture studios and equipment, student organizations, field trips and student services.

Learn how to fund your graduate degree by visiting the graduate funding resources page. 

Visit financial aid to find detailed information about cost of attendance for grad students.   

You’re a great fit for the landscape architecture master’s degree program if you:

• Enjoy designing outdoor spaces and environments
• Like working with technical information
• Are interested in the design and history of landscapes
• Think creatively and imaginatively
• Excel at problem-solving and critical thinking

Curriculum and courses

To design spaces that truly make a difference, you need more than just creative ideas — you need a deep understanding of how design, art and environmental sciences work together. That’s why our interdisciplinary curriculum blends these fields to help you develop the knowledge needed to make thoughtful, informed decisions throughout your career.

In design studios, you’ll explore topics like bioregional planning and sustainable urban development. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with relevant technology such as visualization tools, 3D modeling and geographic information systems (GIS).

Landscape architecture courses you’ll take include:

• Construction Materials, Detailing and Documentation
• Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management
• History and Theory of Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architecture Graduate Studios 

Check out requirements and curriculum for this degree in the University of Idaho Catalog.

Professional licensing

Completion of the program fulfills the requirement for an accredited landscape architecture degree needed to sit for the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE) administered by the Council of Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (CLARB). Successful completion of the LARE is required for professional licensure as determined by state laws (see ASLA licensure requirements for more information). 

Clubs and involvement opportunities

At U of I, you can take your learning beyond the classroom by participating in student-led and professional organizations. These groups ensure you have valuable networking, leadership and development opportunities in the field. Get involved with:

• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)
• Idaho-Montana Chapter of ASLA
• Student Chapter of the American Association of Landscape Architects (SCASLA)

You’ll also have the chance to work with local and national landscape architecture firms on real projects. By completing an internship, you gain practical experience and professional connections that prepare you for your career. And we’re here to help you find the right opportunity that aligns with your goals.