Overview

The four year, pre-professional, undergraduate Architecture degree from Catholic University of America is a 126-credit-hour program culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.).

The pre-professional architecture program initiates the student to the fundamentals of design. Course work weaves liberal arts courses with architectural design curriculum; architectural history through the ages; current technological advances in architecture; and the confluence of sustainable design, urbanism, and social justice through design.

What you'll study

Students have a challenging studio sequence beginning with architecturally focused design skills, including hand drawing, computer model building and 3D laser and fabrication mastery. Advanced studios emphasize complex design thinking and end with an integrated building design studio requiring cutting-edge design complete with building construction drawing sets.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Architectural Studies
Rhetoric And Composition
Calculus For Social Life
The Classical Mind
Architectural Foundations
Modern Mind

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application
The Common Application Essay
Official High School Transcripts
Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter
At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation
ZeeMee Profile (Optional)
International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year
Out-of-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

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