Overview

Educational Objectives

The following are the educational objectives (PEOs) of the Architectural Engineering program at the University of Nebraska Omaha:

Professional Accomplishment: The AE program will prepare graduates to become licensed professional engineers a few years after graduation.

Career Accomplishment: The AE program will prepare graduates to contribute to society by working in an occupation related to the built environment a few years after graduation.

Architectural engineering (AE) is the engineering design of buildings. Students have the option to specialize in either the design of

building structural systems;

building mechanical systems and acoustics; or

building lighting and electrical systems.

The first three years are common to all three fields of specialization and include the math and science courses common to all engineering programs. Students take an introductory course in AE in their first semester where the students learn about the materials and systems that comprise a building, visit a construction site, and interact with their industry mentors. It provides a preview of the work they can expect to perform after graduation. This introductory course helps students decide if AE is the career path they wish to pursue.

In the second semester, the AE student begins the first of a four-course sequence of courses in AE Design and Simulation Studio. These courses familiarize the engineering student with building information technology (BIM), building systems, and how they support the design process of architects. The AE degree is keenly focused on integrating engineering concepts with architectural features to deliver aesthetic and high performing buildings. Exposure to construction is an important part of the AE student's education. It develops creativity and constructability where AE graduates enjoy a special ability to work effectively with all professionals on the design and construction team.

The AE program develops breadth and depth by requiring a good understanding of all the systems that comprise a building while also providing a specialized education in one of the areas listed above. Breadth is provided in the fifth and sixth semesters, where all students take courses in each of the three areas of specialization. Depth is provided in the seventh and eighth semesters where courses are taken primarily in one of the three specialization tracks.

Career Opportunities

Architectural Engineering graduates normally enter the building design industry and become registered professional engineers. There are about 20 accredited architectural engineering programs in the country, so there is a large unfulfilled demand for engineers educated in building design. In Nebraska, the home of several large architectural and engineering design firms, this is especially true.

Architectural engineering is accredited by the EAC-ABET, Inc. The accreditation is attached to the one-year master of architectural engineering degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectural Engineering
Design and Simulation Studio
Thermodynamics for Architectural Engineering
Construction Graphics and Design Process
Building Systems
Mechanics of Materials Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction View 509 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application.
Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating high school class
Or ACT composite score of 20 or higher or SAT equivalent
Or a 3.0 or higher GPA
Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee by credit card when completing the application for admission.
Grade sheets and transcripts from each institution attended.
Proof of English proficiency. Special Note: If you are unable to provide proof of English proficiency please apply to our Intensive Language (ILUNO) program.
Copy of Passport.
UNO Financial Affidavit.
Bank statements showing adequate funding for one academic year.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24514 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24514 USD / year

≈ 24514 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9232 USD / year

≈ 9232 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $13,502

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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