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.
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.
Thai Student
35,000 THB / semester
International Student
35,000 THB / semester
Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester
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.
Thai Student
35,000 THB / semester
International Student
35,000 THB / semester
Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester
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.
Thai Student
55,000 THB / semester
International Student
55,000 THB / semester
Other academic fees: 10,000 THB / semester
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).
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 CreditsPlan 1.2
24 + 12 CreditsPlan 2
30 + 6 CreditsCareer Paths
Academic Researcher / University Lecturer
Senior Architect / Creative Director
Research Institute / Think Tank
Design Consultant / Project Manager
Community Architect / Development Specialist
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.