Bachelor of Architecture
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
- San Diego, United States
- 5, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural designer
- Architectural project manager
- Architectural fabricator
- Design-build professional
- Architectural journalist
- Architectural researcher
- Architectural renderer
- Urban developer
Curriculum
- Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
- Architectural and urban history
- Digital visualization
- Building technology
- Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor: US high school diploma or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA
- Foreign credentials need credential evaluation
- International applicants need proof of funds for one year
- Grade/context: Minimum cumulative high school GPA 2.5 (US 4.0 scale)
- Transfer applicants minimum cumulative college GPA 2.5.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge Duolingo 95
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Statement of Purpose
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the term deadline. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Submit a statement of purpose
- Transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated)
- a portfolio if the programme requires one. Talk with your assigned enrollment specialist. Pay the 175 USD enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,675, $39,455 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture |
| Department | Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 225,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
5 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
82 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
13 May 2027
180 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
5 Aug 2027
264 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5, 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,675, $39,455 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $39,591 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge Duolingo 95, Duolingo 95.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

