Bachelor of Architecture
- Brookings, 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: 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
- Secondary school transcripts and certificates (original or attested; non-U.S. coursework evaluated course by course); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 90 or waiver); financial certification with bank documents for the I-20. No minimum GPA is published
- No minimum GPA published; applicants evaluated on academic preparation
- prior performance and English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional but encouraged
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 44
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,052 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Brookings Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
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Scholarships
International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,052 USD per year. The application fee is $25 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,772 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 44, IELTS Academic 5.5.
International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

