Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University

What Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University does

Faculty of Architecture is a constituent faculty of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, a deemed university headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates as a private architecture education provider, delivering a full-spectrum portfolio that includes a five-year B.Arch, B.Des, BFA, and B.Sc at the undergraduate level, three M.Arch specializations (Construction Project Management, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture) at the postgraduate level, a Ph.D. program launched in 2017, and an Advanced Diploma in UI/UX Design as a working-professional certification. Instructional infrastructure is built around AI-Enabled Design Studios and Digital Fabrication Labs, supported by two research centers (Center for Sustainability, Center for Architectural Anthropology) and an in-house consultancy wing, S.L.L Architects & Associates, established in 2016.

The institution monetizes primarily through tuition and academic fees across its degree and certification programs, with pricing conducted on a quote-based, annual cadence via the admissions office rather than through publicly disclosed fee schedules. Its go-to-market is sales-led through traditional academic enrollment: campus visits, open houses, guided tours, and digital enquiry channels, supplemented by NIRF ranking participation for top-of-funnel credibility and an active alumni engagement program (MGR Elites). Customer segments span undergraduate applicants, postgraduate specialists, doctoral researchers, and professional certification seekers.

Strategically, the faculty has expanded its partnership footprint through MOUs with FFSC (February 2025), the Indian Institute of Architects (Chennai Chapter), Indian Society of Landscape Architects, Chennai Architecture Foundation, IWST, and iDESQ, anchoring externships, curriculum input, and career pathways. It achieved a 32nd rank in NIRF India Rankings 2025 and operates an active admissions cycle for 2026-2027. No public revenue, headcount, or funding disclosures are available; the broader parent institution claims 92,745+ alumni members across its network.

Name

Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University

Legal name

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Website

https://drmgrarch.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Architecture is the architecture faculty of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, a deemed university in Chennai offering B.Arch, B.Des, BFA, B.Sc, M.Arch specializations, Ph.D., and UI/UX certification programs to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional students across South India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Architecture and Design

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Architecture education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Design studio training
• Postgraduate architecture
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and postgraduate program tuition fees including B.Arch, B.Des, B.Sc, M.Arch programs, and Ph.D. research programs
2. Certification Programs: Advanced Diploma in UI/UX Design certification program providing additional revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faculty of Architecture offers higher education programs in architecture and design, including a five-year B.Arch degree, B.Des, BFA, B.Sc, M.Arch with specializations in Construction Project Management, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture, Ph.D in Architecture research, and an Advanced Diploma in UI/UX Design certification. Instruction is delivered via AI-enabled design studios, digital fabrication labs, and industry-linked curriculum supported by partnerships with professional architecture bodies. The institution operates from its campus in Maduravoyal, Chennai, under the Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute deemed university structure.

Product overview

Faculty of Architecture, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of architecture and design programs. The portfolio includes undergraduate programs (B.Arch, B.Des, BFA, B.Sc), postgraduate programs (M.Arch with specializations in Construction Project Management, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture), doctoral research (Ph.D), and professional certification (Advanced Diploma in UI/UX Design). The institution's offerings range from foundational undergraduate degrees to advanced doctoral research programs, positioning itself as a full-spectrum architecture education provider with AI-enabled studios and digital design tools training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture A five-year undergraduate degree program in architecture covering architectural design, history, theory, technology, and professional practice; intended for prospective students seeking the professional B.Arch credential.
• B.Des - Bachelor of Design (Architectural Design) A full-time undergraduate program in design structured across four levels progressing from foundational skills to advanced design thinking; intended for students pursuing a design-focused undergraduate degree.
• BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Architectural Visualization) A four-year undergraduate degree focused on developing artistic skills and creativity across visual, performing, or applied arts for architectural visualization; intended for students pursuing fine arts training applied to architecture.
• B.Sc - Bachelor of Science (Architecture and Design Technology) An undergraduate science degree with curated courses spanning architecture and design technology; intended for students seeking a dynamic, career-driven learning environment in architecture and design technology.
• M.Arch - Master of Architecture (Construction Project Management) A two-year postgraduate program focusing on construction project management, design software, construction and resource management, scheduling, and monitoring of projects; intended for graduates pursuing specialized master's-level training.
• M.Arch - Master of Architecture (Interior Architecture) A two-year postgraduate program focused on interior architecture with expertise in technical documentation, estimation and specifications, new materials, and techniques; intended for graduates pursuing interior architecture specialization.
• M.Arch - Master of Architecture (Landscape Architecture) A two-year postgraduate program covering design, planning, and management of outdoor spaces, including landscape design, site planning, environmental sustainability, plant ecology, and landscape construction; intended for graduates pursuing landscape architecture specialization, supported by ISOLA partnership.
• Ph.D in Architecture A doctoral research program emphasizing research activity, advanced specialization, and coursework components; intended for researchers pursuing academic and research careers in architecture. Program commenced from academic year 2017.
• Advanced Diploma in UI/UX Design A certification program designed to develop highly skilled UI/UX designers, covering latest user-experience trends and creation of digital products and services; intended for working professionals and career switchers seeking industry-relevant UI/UX credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92745+ alumni connected through the MGR Elites Alumni Network

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FFSC (Furniture & Fittings Skill Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2025MOU signed on 27th February 2025 for sector skill development, training programs, and collaboration in furniture and fittings domain. FFSC is a society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 focused on skill development and training initiatives.
• IIA Chennai Chapter (Indian Institute of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for professional development, externship programs, and industry-academia collaboration. IIA Chennai Chapter connects the institution with the professional architecture community.
• IWST (Institute of Wood Science & Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for research and training in wood science and technology relevant to architecture and sustainable building materials
• Chennai Architecture Foundation (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for architecture awareness, community engagement, and enrichment of architectural education through local heritage and contemporary architecture projects
• Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the M.Arch Landscape Architecture program with industry-standard practices, guest lectures, workshops, and career pathways for graduates in landscape architecture
• S.L.L Architects and AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house architectural consultancy wing founded in 2016 by Dr. Swetha Madhusudanan (Dean) that bridges academia and professional practice. Faculty and students engage in real-world projects including residential apartments, schools, hotels, and public sector projects with Railways.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEPT University (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology): Ahmedabad-based university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral architecture and design programs with strong industry and sustainability focus — directly comparable program mix (B.Arch, M.Arch specializations, doctoral research) to Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University.
• School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi: Premier centrally-funded architecture and planning school offering B.Arch, M.Arch and Ph.D programs and consistently ranked in the top 5 of NIRF Architecture rankings — the most direct national-level peer to Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University in mission, curriculum structure, and student target.
• Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai: One of India's oldest architecture colleges offering B.Arch, M.Arch and doctoral programs with a long-standing industry reputation in Mumbai — a direct peer in scale, curriculum, and target student profile for the MGR Faculty of Architecture.
• School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada: Centrally-funded sister institution of SPA Delhi offering B.Arch, M.Arch, and Ph.D in the southern region — directly comparable to Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University in geography, program portfolio, and NIRF-ranked architecture education positioning.
• Chandigarh College of Architecture: Government-run architecture college offering B.Arch and M.Arch programs in North India — directly comparable program structure and NIRF-ranked standing to Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University.
• Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MAHE): Private university offering B.Arch, M.Arch, and doctoral architecture programs under a deemed university structure with strong industry partnerships — directly comparable institutional model, program mix, and private-sector positioning to Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee: Premier IIT architecture department offering B.Arch, M.Arch and Ph.D programs with significantly stronger research output and NIRF ranking — broader incumbent whose architecture school competes for the same top-tier applicants as Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University.
• Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy: National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu offering B.Arch and M.Arch programs — a regional incumbent in the same Chennai/South India catchment as Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University, competing for the same applicant pool with stronger institutional branding.

Emerging players

• RICS School of Architecture: Private architecture school with industry-aligned curriculum and built-environment focus — an emerging private-sector peer competing with Faculty of Architecture Dr.MGR University for cost-conscious and industry-oriented applicants in India.
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology: Bangalore-based art, design and technology school offering specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs including UI/UX and design technology — an emerging peer partially overlapping with MGR Faculty of Architecture's B.Des, B.Sc design-tech, and Advanced Diploma UI/UX offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/drmgr_architecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculty-of-architecture-dr-mgr-university

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Profiles1 record

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