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Doctor of Design (DDes) / PhD Virtual Open House
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
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Professor
Ali Malkawi
, Director of the Doctor of Design (DDes) program, and Professor
Antoine Picon
, Director of the PhD program for an overview of doctoral study at the GSD. This is a great opportunity to learn more about each program as well as examine key differences between the DDes and PhD to help you better determine which program is most suitable for your interests and background. Be sure to bring your questions!
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Master of Architecture (March I), professional degree (3.5 years)
Master of Architecture (March II), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA I), professional degree (3 years)
Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA I AP), professional degree with advanced placement (2 years)
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Master in Urban Planning (MUP), professional degree (2 years)
Master in Real Estate (MRE), professional degree (12 months)
Master of Architecture in Urban Design (MAUD), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design (MLAUD), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master in Design Studies (MDes), (2 years)
Master in Design Engineering (MDE), collaborative degree with SEAS (2 years)
Doctor of Design (DDes)
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Master of Architecture (March I), professional degree (3.5 years)
Master of Architecture (March II), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA I), professional degree (3 years)
Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA I AP), professional degree with advanced placement (2 years)
Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA II), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master in Urban Planning (MUP), professional degree (2 years)
Master in Real Estate (MRE), professional degree (12 months)
Master of Architecture in Urban Design (MAUD), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design (MLAUD), postprofessional degree (2 years)
Master in Design Studies (MDes), (2 years)
Master in Design Engineering (MDE), collaborative degree with SEAS (2 years)
Doctor of Design (DDes)
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