Overview

Career paths

Graduates holding a Bachelor of Science in Architecture can pursue a professional architecture degree, after which, they can undertake internships and professional state licensing examinations required for registration as architects.

The B.S. in Architecture program at Pennsylvania State University is a passageway to further one's studies at the graduate level in design-related fields. The diversity and broad inquiry integral to architectural studies form a natural path to advanced studies in architecture, landscape architecture, computer science, geography, urban studies, system logistics, art history, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectural Structural Systems
Materials and Building Construction
Ideas Across Time in Architecture and Urbanism
Architectural Design
Architectural and Planning Theories
Rome Study-Architectural Design
Architectural Analysis
Urban Studies
Ancient to Medieval Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Early action deadline: November 1. After this, Penn State reviews applications on a rolling basis, and options will become more competitive for admission.

Language

English

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Credits

135 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

All first-year students need to provide the following:

Online Application via MyPennState or the Common App
Academic Record – the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) for all applicants except those in the South Korean educational system, must submit official transcripts from their last three years of work
Official SAT or ACT scores, should you wish to include them
Proof of English Language Proficiency

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

42860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42860 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

20468 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20468 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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