Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (we accept students from a wide range of undergraduate majors)
- GRE is not required. The admissions committee would be happy to review your scores should you choose to submit them.
- Minimum acceptable undergraduate GPA is 3.0
- All students, regardless of background, are required to submit a portfolio of creative works.
- Transcripts from all previous colleges
- Letter of introduction and intent (this letter should describe the student’s background and interest in studying landscape architecture)
- Resume or CV
- Three recommendation letters
- Completed application form
- Application fee payment
- International students: If you are a non-US applicant, please visit the International Applicants website to ensure you are in compliance with test scores and transcript requirements. Those who speak English as a second language should consult the University’s English Proficiency Requirements https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/
Applying
Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the UF Admissions website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but applications should be finalized by January 15.
Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed at the Department’s discretion. Early submissions are encouraged.
You may be asked to participate in virtual interview as part of the admissions process. We encourage applicants to visit and meet faculty, staff and students. If you plan to visit or should you have any questions, please contact Alpa Nawre at alpa.nawre@ufl.edu. Should you need to contact the Department by phone, please call 352-294-1494.
Jan 15 – Mar 20 Internal Processing
Mar 20- April 14 Notification Letters
Apr 15 Deadline to Accept Funding
Beyond April 15 Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis at the Department’s discretion
All required admission information should be directly uploaded to the UF Admissions website.
Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Portfolio Requirement
First Professional Master’s Program
First Professional program applicants with no prior experience in landscape architecture or the allied professions are still required to submit a portfolio.
First Professional program applicants with relevant experience in landscape architecture, art, or design that wish to be considered for course waivers in the first year (i.e., the Pre-MLA as outlined in the FPMLA curriculum) are required to provide a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in the studio course and construction courses listed. Please upload a pdf of your portfolio to the UF Admissions website. If the file size is too large for the admission website, you may email the file to the Program Assistant. Alternatively, you may email the Program Assistant a link to a web-based portfolio hosting service (e.g., www.issuu.com). Only provide examples that are the sole work of the applicants (i.e. no group projects unless the work is CLEARLY identified as part of a team effort and the applicant’s precise role with the project detailed).
Applicants with previous formal training in landscape architecture or an allied discipline should include examples that demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Hand graphics (including line drawings and rendered samples of plans, sections/ perspectives, etc.)
- Digital graphics (including line drawings and rendered samples of plans, sections/ perspectives, photomontage, publication design, etc.)
- Design process drawings
- Grading and storm water management plans
- Construction layout and details (graphic and innovative)
- Site analysis/synthesis examples
- Site design and planning
- Planting design
- Design projects at varying scales
Post Professional Master’s Program
PPMLA applicants are required to send a portfolio of landscape architecture and other creative works. Please upload a pdf of your portfolio to the UF Admissions website. If the file size is too large for the admissions website, you may email the file to the Program Assistant. Alternatively, you may email the program Assistant a link to the web-based portfolio hosting service (e.g., www.issuu.com). Only provide examples that are the sole work of the applicant (no group projects unless the work is CLEARLY identified as part of a team effort and the applicant’s precise role with the project is detailed).
For more information about the admissions process, visit UF’s Office of Admissions.
Computer requirements
Refer to the Department’s Laptop Computer Requirements
Related Links
UF Graduate School’s Estimated Annual Budget
UF Graduate School’s Financial Aid Page
Financial Aid
Academic Common Market (for out-of-state students)
Graduate Catalog
Graduate School Homepage
Application Forms
UF Graduate Program Online Application
Application Form for US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Application Form for Non-US Applicants
Certificate of Financial Responsibility (for international students)
Recommendation Letter Form
For additional information or assistance, please contact:
Vanessa Niblett, Academic Assistant
431 ARCH
School of Landscape Architecture & Planning
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-5706
Alpa Nawre, Graduate Coordinator, alpa.nawre@ufl.edu