BA Architecture at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Shape the world around you with our Architecture bachelor's degree, a program designed to ignite creativity and equip you with the technical skills to bring visionary designs to life. Through immersive coursework in design, construction, and sustainability, paired with studio-based learning, you'll develop the expertise to create spaces that are functional, inspiring, and environmentally conscious. Graduates are prepared for careers in architectural design, urban planning, sustainable development, and beyond.

Faculty: College of Design | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Architecture program combines design, technology, and critical thinking to prepare students for impactful careers in the built environment. Students explore architectural history, theory, structures, and sustainable design while developing technical and creative skills through studio-based learning.

Career pathways

The four-year Bachelor's degree in Architecture qualifies students for careers in architectural offices, building construction, development and public agencies. To become a licensed architect in Kentucky and other states, the graduate must complete a two-year Master of Architecture program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Design. Programme-specific requirements: Once you select Architecture as your undergraduate major (either in the Common App or UK application), a secondary application will appear. The secondary application consists of: An essay A portfolio (optional) The portfolio dropbox will be emailed to students within 24 hours after they submit their application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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