Bachelor of Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology
- Chicago, United States
- 5 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: no
- 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
- Completion of secondary school outside the US (holistic review of grades/board exams
- Essays
- Major choice; SAT/ACT optional); Transcripts for the last three years; Passport copy
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Submit the required portfolio. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $54,123 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Mies Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture |
| Department | Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150,120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Scholarships
Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $54,123 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $300 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,694 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115. A portfolio is required.
Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

