Taubman College Of Architecture And Urban Planning

The A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (also Taubman College) at the University of Michigan is a leader in interdisciplinary education and research with a focus on creating a more beautiful, inclusive and better built environment. The college and its alumni are committed to pushing the boundaries of architectural practice, advancing global engagement, and significantly enhancing diversity in the profession. The program offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture (currently ranked #6 nationally, ranked #1 in 2010 by DesignIntelligence.), Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Urban Design, and PhD programs. Our 80+ faculty members are on the cutting edge of research in areas ranging from urban design and redevelopment to conservation, digital technology, material systems, and design and health. With travel and academic programs in every continent and a mix of more than 600 students from all backgrounds, the college sustains an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect, while catalyzing rigorous intellectual debate. Formerly known as the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, the college was named after real estate developer and philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman when he donated $30 million to the college in May 1999. The gift was one of the largest in the history of the University of Michigan and the largest ever to a school of architecture.