Overview

After a common sequence of design, history, and technology courses, students may choose from a rich array of electives in the School of Architecture and throughout the university. Students will emerge with a strong portfolio, a foundational grounding in architectural design, and will be well equipped for further graduate education or work experience in design-related fields and creative industries.

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies at Northeastern University can be completed in four years. Students may choose from one of three areas of emphasis—real estate; sustainability; or history, theory, and culture—or work with the department to put together a customized plan of study.

Careers

With the effective synthesis of the art of building and environmental performance with urban issues, Northeastern’s programs in architecture and landscape architecture are becoming a leader in identifying opportunities for civic representation, urban development, and neighborhood design. Northeastern’s students are in demand because of their combination of professional competence and fluency in urban architectural and environmental design issues.

There are opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation in urban-oriented research and creative work in areas such as the economics of urban redevelopment; the design and planning of resilient food, water, energy, transit, and industrial systems; urban public policy; and new forms of spatial and visual communication. Additionally, Northeastern’s urban focus is applied globally in the semester abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental Architectural Representation
Fundamental Architectural Design
Site, Space, and Program
Urban Institutions
Architecture, Infrastructure, and the City
Building Systems
Buildings and Cities, A Global History
Modern Architecture
How Cities Work: Experiencing Urban Infrastructure
Environmental Engineering: Principles, Technology, and Sustainability
Design for Sustainable Transportation: Netherlands
Sustainable Design and Technologies in Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Early decision: November 1

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design Urban Planning View 920 other Bachelors in Design 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

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fee

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International

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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