Bachelor of Architecture
- San Diego, United States
- 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): 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
- Completed secondary school with translated official transcripts and national exam results
- Common Application
- essay and USD member questions
- one academic recommendation
- English test (TOEFL iBT
- IELTS or Duolingo) unless waived
- SAT/ACT not reviewed for Fall 2027
- Grade/entry criteria: No minimum published
- admitted first-years middle 50% weighted GPA 3.8-4.2 (Fall 2026).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- Application Essay
- Academic Recommendation Letter
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $65,199 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate applicants are considered for merit-based admission scholarships. Awards are competitive and depend on the university’s selection criteria; admission does not guarantee financial support. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Scholarships
International undergraduate applicants are considered for merit-based admission scholarships. Awards are competitive and depend on the university’s selection criteria; admission does not guarantee financial support.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $65,199 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $39,591 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 120.
International undergraduate applicants are considered for merit-based admission scholarships. Awards are competitive and depend on the university’s selection criteria; admission does not guarantee financial support.