Master of Architecture
School of Architecture and Fine Arts

Master of Architecture

Interdisciplinary Creative Architecture is a holistic and integrated study of architecture across multiple professional fields, grounded in cultural, community, and social contexts.

Program Identity

Program Name: Master of Architecture Program in Interdisciplinary Creative Architecture

Degree: Master of Architecture (Interdisciplinary Creative Architecture)

Abbreviation: M.Arch. (Interdisciplinary Creative Architecture)

Program Overview

The program develops advanced architectural research and design capability through interdisciplinary integration. Learners build on architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and physical environment design foundations to produce academically rigorous and socially relevant outcomes.

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Admission is open to Thai and international applicants with high Thai language proficiency. Eligible applicants include graduates (or final-year students) in Architecture, Fine Arts, or related creative design fields from accredited institutions.

Tuition Plans

Plan 1.1: Thesis-Focused

Minimum 6 coursework credits and 36 thesis credits. For applicants with prior architectural foundation pursuing advanced independent research.

Per Semester 35,000 THB
Program Length 2 semesters

Thai Student

35,000 THB / semester

International Student

35,000 THB / semester

Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester

Full Program 140,000 THB

Program Details

Thai Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 35,000 THB
  • check_circle Semester 2: 35,000 THB

International Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 35,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees
  • check_circle Semester 2: 35,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees

140,000 THB total (tuition only)

Plan 1.2: Coursework + Thesis

Minimum 24 coursework credits and 12 thesis credits. Builds from bachelor-level architecture or related physical environmental design fields.

Per Semester 35,000 THB
Program Length 2 semesters

Thai Student

35,000 THB / semester

International Student

35,000 THB / semester

Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester

Full Program 140,000 THB

Program Details

Thai Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 35,000 THB
  • check_circle Semester 2: 35,000 THB

International Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 35,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees
  • check_circle Semester 2: 35,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees

140,000 THB total (tuition only)

Plan 2: Coursework + Design Project

Minimum 30 coursework credits and 6 thesis credits. Focuses on applying architecture knowledge to solve specific interdisciplinary design challenges.

Per Semester 55,000 THB
Program Length 3 semesters

Thai Student

55,000 THB / semester

International Student

55,000 THB / semester

Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester

Full Program 165,000 THB

Program Details

Thai Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 55,000 THB
  • check_circle Semester 2: 55,000 THB
  • check_circle Semester 3: 55,000 THB

International Student

  • check_circle Semester 1: 55,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees
  • check_circle Semester 2: 55,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees
  • check_circle Semester 3: 55,000 THB + 10,000 THB academic fees

165,000 THB total (tuition only)

Admission Requirements

Eligibility

  • check_circle Completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education or recognized by the University Council.
  • check_circle Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Fine Arts, or related creative design fields.
  • check_circle Final-year undergraduate students in eligible fields may apply.
  • check_circle No prior dismissal from an educational institution due to serious misconduct.
  • check_circle Good physical and mental health suitable for graduate study.

Selection Process

  • arrow_right_alt Admissions follow the University's official graduate admissions announcement.
  • arrow_right_alt The program may specify additional requirements based on current academic cycle conditions.
  • arrow_right_alt Proposed thesis/design topics are reviewed by the curriculum committee and assigned advisor(s).
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Admission criteria and timelines may be adjusted according to the latest University of Phayao announcement.

Intake & Timeline

Academic Calendar

Plan 1

  • schedule Semester I: June-October
  • schedule Semester II: Late October-March

Plan 2

  • schedule Semester I: June-September
  • schedule Semester II: October-January
  • schedule Semester III: February-May

Application Deadlines

Plan 1.1

  • event Semester I: Open call around December for June entry (refer to admission timeline announcement)
  • event Semester II: Deadline around late September for November entry

Plan 1.2

  • event Open call around December for June entry (refer to admission timeline announcement)

Plan 2

  • event Open call around December for June entry (refer to admission timeline announcement)

Program Structure

Plan 1.1

6 + 36 Credits
Minimum 6 coursework credits
36 thesis credits
Intended for applicants with architecture and related design foundations
Research topic or design project must be approved by program committee and advisor

Plan 1.2

24 + 12 Credits
Minimum 24 coursework credits
12 thesis credits
Builds from bachelor's studies in architecture or related physical environmental design fields
Thesis or design project is proposed after required coursework and approved by advisor/committee

Plan 2

30 + 6 Credits
Minimum 30 coursework credits
6 thesis credits
Supports learners applying architecture knowledge to specific interest-based problems
Topics may include architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and related physical environmental design

Career Paths

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Academic Researcher / University Lecturer

architecture

Senior Architect / Creative Director

engineering

Research Institute / Think Tank

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Design Consultant / Project Manager

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Community Architect / Development Specialist

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Urban Planner / Policy Advisor

Program Highlights

Holistic Interdisciplinary Learning

Integrates architecture with related physical environmental design fields for comprehensive and context-based problem solving.

Three Flexible Study Plans

Choose Plan 1.1, Plan 1.2, or Plan 2 based on research depth, coursework focus, and professional goals.

Thai-Medium Graduate Program

All courses are taught in Thai, with admission open to domestic and international applicants demonstrating strong Thai proficiency.