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BS Architectural Studies at University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Programme overview

This degree program, with an optional architectural history concentration, is an excellent platform for future graduate studies in architecture and associated fields. The required coursework is concentrated in the first three years, leaving the fourth year to develop the student’s career interests.

Faculty: School of Architecture  |  Duration: 125 semester credit hours; four-year plan of study  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 125 semester credit hours. Required courses include Design I (ARC 310K); Visual Communication I (ARC 311K); Architecture and Society (ARC 308); Differential and Integral Calculus (M 408C); Design II (ARC 310L); Visual Communication II (ARC 311L).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the major/college (not a separate programme application): Applicants for admission to this program must fulfill the Requirements for Admission to the School of Architecture.

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.

Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Transfer entry terms: Summer/Fall and Spring enrollment.

First-year, Summer/Fall 2027 entry: application opens August 1; Early Action deadline October 15 (supplemental materials October 22); Regular deadline December 1 (supplemental materials December 10). Early Action decisions are released January 15, all decisions February 15 and Honors decisions March 1. Applications are made through the Common App or ApplyTexas. Application fee $75 for domestic applicants (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required (at least one official score; CLT also accepted); SAT Essay, ACT Writing and SAT Subject Tests are not required.

First-year, Spring entry: application deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 1. Apply with the Spring App.

International first-year applicants: same Summer/Fall deadlines (Early Action October 15, Regular December 1; supplemental materials October 22 and December 10) and Spring deadline September 1. Application fee $90 (fee waivers are not available for international students). SAT or ACT scores required; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test required if applicable.

Transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1 (supplemental materials March 10); decisions released June 30. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 15. Application fee $75 (fee waivers available); at least 24 semester hours of transferable coursework required.

International transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1; decisions released June 15. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1; decisions released December 15. Application fee $90.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/

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