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Bachelor of Architecture

Iowa State University

  • Ames, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 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

  • High school GPA equivalent to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or SAT 1200+/ACT 25+); Core courses of 4 years English
  • 3 science
  • 3 mathematics and 2 social studies; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with core courses: 4 years English, 3 science (2 lab), 3 mathematics, 2 social studies

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 48

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and rolling deadline. Apply 6-8 weeks ahead
  2. Up to one year before the start (). Apply online in the application portal and pay the nonrefundable 65 USD fee by credit card. Upload official high school or college records
  3. Proof of English proficiency and the financial statement. SAT/ACT is optional for applicants educated abroad. Receive the admission decision and Form I-20
  4. Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,547 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$0 USD

Program details

CampusAmes
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design
DepartmentArchitecture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value165
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    78 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.