Landscape Architecture

Features

• Landscape architecture covers a range of disciplines, including neighborhood and town planning, urban renewal, the design of gardens, parks, squares and urban boulevards, boardwalks and campuses, and national and regional infrastructures (roads, railways), as well as nature reserves, forests, rivers, beaches and rejuvenating debilitated sites (quarries, garbage dumps, etc.).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• One course in Research Theory (Philosophy of Science, 2 credits)
• One course (or more) in Research Methods
• Seminar in Landscape Architecture for doctoral candidates (guided reading or other)
• 1-4 courses related to their proposed field of research and depending on their previous knowledge, as decided by the track's Admissions Committee

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

3.0 GPA or an 85% average.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 80
• IELTS: 6

General requirements

• A grade point average of 90 or above in their master's degree, and a grade of 90 or above on their final thesis.
• At least two letters of recommendation from lecturers at the Technion or other academic institutions or professionals in the field, preferably those who hold an advanced academic degree. One of the letters of recommendation must be from the student's master's thesis advisor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (non-residents): Free
• Domestic (citizens or residents): Free

Additional Details: Tuition free for research studies.

Living costs

Haifa, Israel: 1,246-2,011 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Landscape Architecture.