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Landscape Architecture Academic Programs

Integrating Art & Science

Landscape Architecture is your gateway to blending art and science in the design of public and private spaces. Whether your passion lies in residential or commercial, urban or rural settings, or the balance of use and function, a degree in landscape architecture equips you with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable environments while safeguarding the ecosystems that surround us.

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Student & Faculty Stories

Alumni Voices

Paying for College

The University of Florida offers several types of financial aid including grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment.

The Landscape Architecture Department also has several endowed scholarships for students accepted into the program. Awards are determined by faculty based on academic performance and need.  

Finding a Job

The College of Design, Construction and Planning provides a wide array of programs and services that supports and facilitates career development for our students and alumni by creating meaningful industry engagement opportunities and career development services.

Studying Abroad

The Department of Landscape Architecture offers rotating opportunities for students to participate in European study abroad programs through peer programs and institutions. Destinations have included Northern Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Croatia.

For more information about available programs, please contact Kevin Thompson, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture.

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Vanessa Niblett

Vanessa Niblett

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vniblett@dcp.ufl.edu

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