Overview

Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design prepares students to enter the profession by first addressing the knowledge required for making architecture and second, by underscoring the complexities of the discipline and the responsibilities inherent in practicing architecture.

Graduates with Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design will be able to:

use critical thinking to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas

use and experiment with the representational techniques of the discipline

investigate architectural form using spatial principles and material properties

comprehend technical aspects of building practices, systems and materials and apply this knowledge to architectural solutions

synthesize a range of complex variables into an integrated design solution

understand principles for the practice of architecture, including advocacy, ethical actions and project management

develop a creative process and frame theoretical questions through making

conduct advanced research, including gathering and assessing information and establishing research methods

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Design

Spatial Dynamics

Theory & History of Art & Design

The Making of Design Principles

History, Philosophy and the Social Sciences

Architectural Design

Architecture Projection

Structural Analysis

Modern Architecture

Architectural Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

156 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Architecture View 318 other Bachelors in Architecture in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Academic transcripts

Test-Optional, SAT and ACT

English language proficiency tests

Portfolio

The Assignment

College Essay

Letter(s) of recommendation

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 60 months.
National

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Providence

1030 - 1900 USD /month

Living costs

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