Bachelor's in Environmental Design at University of Oklahoma

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design covers the professional disciplines of the Gibbs College of Architecture: Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Science, Regional & City Planning and Landscape Architecture. It emphasizes experiential learning on real-world issues in Oklahoma communities. Transfer students are welcome.

Faculty: Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

Courses include Gateway to Building Community, Introduction to Landscape Architecture, Principles and Practices of Urban Planning, Computer Applications for Community Design, Introduction to Urban Development, Historic Preservation and Modern & Contemporary Architecture, plus electives such as GIS, Construction Industry Fundamentals, Human-Centered Design, Housing in America and Transportation Planning.

Career pathways

City planning departments, planning and design firms, economic development, construction firms, real estate and development, local government, environmental management, nonprofits, consulting, and preparation for master's study in urban planning, landscape architecture and design.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 5,532 a year (2026-27). Oklahoma resident full-time undergraduate tuition for fall and spring (flat rate for 12-21 hours), stated for the undergraduate level; not programme-specific. Excludes mandatory fees ($9,971), college program and technology fees, housing and books. Source

International applicants: USD 24,210 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate international tuition for fall and spring as stated for the undergraduate level (same as the non-resident figure); not programme-specific. Excludes mandatory fees, international student maintenance fee, college program and technology fees, h Source

Freshmen enter in fall, with spring and summer entry also available (spring application deadline Nov. 1, summer application deadline Mar. 1).

Transfer students may enter in fall, spring or summer.

First-year: application opens Aug. 1; early action deadline Nov. 1; final scholarship admission deadline Dec. 15; final admission deadline Feb. 1; enrollment deposit due May 1. Apply via the OU Application, Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $50 (non-refundable) for domestic applicants. OU practices a test-optional admissions process (ACT/SAT/CLT scores encouraged and superscored).

International first-year: application opens Aug. 1; early action deadline Nov. 1; priority scholarship deadline Dec. 15; fall application deadline Feb. 1; final documents deadline April 15; deposit due May 1. Requires minimum 3.0 GPA and IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79 / Duolingo 100 / Pearson 53; SAT/ACT optional for international scholarships.

Transfer: application opens Aug. 1; spring priority scholarship deadline Oct. 1; spring application deadline Nov. 1; summer application deadline April 1; fall application deadline May 1; fall documents deadline July 1. The application fee is $50 for domestic applicants; apply via the OU Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ou.edu/admissions/freshman/apply

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