About Architecture, B.arch. in University of Houston
The program for the Bachelor of Architecture degree (first professional degree) is a five-year curriculum of at least 160 credit hours. The focus of the curriculum is preparation for professional practice in architecture and emphasizes sustainability, critical thinking, research and technology. The curriculum is divided into four segments: Foundation; Intermediate; Comprehensive Design; and Professional.
The curriculum includes at least 100 semester credit hours of architecture courses, 61 of which are advanced (3000 level or higher), the university required core courses, 1 approved general elective, and 15 semester credit hours of general elective courses.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
University of Houston Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Year of Establishment |
1927 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total Enrollment |
46,324 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
22:1 |
Cost of Attendance
The following is the expected cost of attendance at the university for overseas students:
In-state Students
| Expense |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Tuition and fees |
$9,221 |
$9,372 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,338 |
$1,338 |
| Living costs |
$13,420 |
$13,420 |
Out-of-State Students
| Expense |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Tuition and fees |
$21,749 |
$18,748 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,338 |
$1,338 |
| Living costs |
$13,420 |
$13,420 |
