A Message to Sponsoring Businesses and Institutions
The Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Design (MSAS|SD) provides private businesses, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations with a flexible educational platform to support their employees’ personal and professional growth. The low-residency online format ensures that participants benefit from a top-quality graduate education with minimal disruption to their work schedules. In addition to rigorous coursework covering best practices in sustainability, students must design and complete a research project aligned with their career objectives.
Why Choose UF?
The University of Florida (UF) is one of the nation’s largest public institutions, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students. UF comprises 16 colleges and more than 100 research, service, and education centers, securing $838 million in funded research in 2019. The Graduate School coordinates nearly 200 graduate programs.
Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an elite organization of 59 top public and private research institutions in North America. The University of Florida is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
University of Florida Rankings
In September 2023, the University of Florida tops the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking as the best public university. U.S. News & World Report ranked UF #6 among public US universities for 2021. Rankings like second among Forbes “Best Value Public Colleges” (2016) and second in Kiplinger’s UF-DCP | Masters of Science “Best Values in Public Colleges” (2015) are a result of UF’s commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value in the Masters of Science in Architectural Studies in Sustainable Design.
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The College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP)
The College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP) is the academic unit offering the Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Design (MSAS|SD). Established in 1925, DCP has grown into one of the largest design, planning, and construction institutions in the country, with more than 1,500 students. It comprises five fully accredited professional disciplines: the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, and the Department of Interior Design. The college also offers an interdisciplinary program in historic preservation, one of the oldest and most prestigious in the U.S., providing graduate students with expertise in both research and the application of historic preservation practices domestically and internationally. In 2008, DCP established the nation’s first Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and the Built Environment, integrating faculty expertise from across the college. This was followed in 2010 by the launch of the Master of Science in Sustainable Design (MSAS|SD), reinforcing the college’s leadership in sustainability education.
Tuition and Fees
The total cost of the 36-credit program is approximately $27,306 ($718 per credit hour for tuition + $40.50 per credit hour in university fees). Please note that university fees may vary slightly from year to year. Special tuition rates are available for Florida residents.
For the three short residency requirements (one per semester): two on the Gainesville campus and one international study tour, students are responsible for round-trip transportation, accommodations, cultural entry fees, and workshop costs. The workshop costs will be announced in advance, and the international study tour cost will be announced during the Fall semester.
For more information, please contact Albertus S. Wang at aslwang@ufl.edu for more information.
[page updated 10/28/2025]