Description | The Bachelor of Architecture program is offered by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, University Putra Malaysia. It can take up to two years (4 semesters) or 60 credit hours for graduation. The program emphasizes tropical architecture and sustainable development to provide students with in-depth knowledge of key aspects of the architectural environment. Students will also be able to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis through computer simulation and assess the environmental performance of the architecture (climate, sun, heat, ventilation, sunlight, safety and energy). The Architectural Bachelor Program meets the requirements of Part II of the Malaysian Board of Education exams and graduates will have the opportunity to be recognized as architects. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to hold accredited architects positions in government agencies and even signed architectural consulting firms. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) |
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Course Duration | 48 months |
NEC Field | Architecture and town planning |
Entry Requirements | Applicants interested in entering the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) Program must have the following minimum requirements: a. Bachelor of Design (Architecture) from Universiti Putra Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Applicants with CGPA of less than 2.75 must: i. Graduate of Architecture Design Studio with B or better, or ii. Have at least 1 year of experience working in architecture; iii. Pass the admission interview. b. Bachelor of Science / Literature in Architecture or equivalent with an accreditation from the Board of Architects of Malaysia (LAM Part I) from a local or overseas university and equivalent to a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) from Universiti Putra Malaysia; approved by the UPM Senate; and passed the admissions interview |
English Requirement | International applicants must obtained a minimum score of IELTS band 5.5 and above; or TOEFL IBT score of 60 and above; or PTE Score of 43 and above; or Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill) Score 154 and above MUET band 3 and above; or CIEP level 107 and above. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
Scholarship URL | - |