Bachelor of Architecture

Program Overview

Credit Hours

174

Duration

5 Years

Semesters

10

Attendance

Full-time

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at Superior University is a 5-year professional undergraduate degree distinguished by an outcome-based curriculum where every project is linked to real construction problems — combined with 5 years of professional experience built alongside the degree. Students master architectural design and studio practice, technical drafting, structural systems, building materials and construction technology, BOQ costing, site management, project supervision, sustainable design thinking, and urban planning.

Students use AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, BIM/Revit, SketchUp, Rhino 3D, Lumion, V-Ray, and Primavera P6 — the complete professional architectural software toolkit. The program is built on Superior University’s 3C Advantage Model with the 4U1M model ensuring one full year of market-level architectural practice before graduation. Specializations span six tracks from architectural design to construction project management.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

The primary regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan.

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Why Choose Bachelor of Architecture at Superior University?
Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture

Professional architectural exposure built into every year of the program ? not deferred to after graduation.

Sustainable Architecture & Green Building

Sustainable Architecture & Green Building

Dedicated sustainable design and green building track.

Complete Professional Software Stack

Complete Professional Software Stack

AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, V-Ray, Primavera P6.

BOQ & Site Management Training

BOQ & Site Management Training

Cost estimation, quantity surveying, and site supervision skills ? giving architects commercial and construction management capability.

Sustainable Architecture & Green Building

Sustainable Architecture & Green Building

Dedicated sustainable design and green building track.

Six Specialization Tracks

Six Specialization Tracks

Architectural Design, Sustainable Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Project

Key Skills You Will Learn
Architectural Design Studio

Architectural Design Studio

Technical Drafting & Construction Documentation

Technical Drafting & Construction Documentation

Structural Systems

Structural Systems

BIM ? Revit

BIM ? Revit

3D Visualization ? Lumion & V-Ray

3D Visualization ? Lumion & V-Ray

BOQ Costing & Quantity Estimation

BOQ Costing & Quantity Estimation

Site Management & Supervision

Site Management & Supervision

Sustainable Design

Sustainable Design

Career Outcomes

Project Architect

Site Supervisor & Construction Manager

Architectural Entrepreneur

3D Visualization Specialist

Tools and Technologies you will master

Architectural Design & BIM Software Suite


  • AutoCAD & AutoCAD Architecture
    AutoCAD & AutoCAD Architecture
  • Building Information Modelling
    Building Information Modelling
  • SketchUp & Rhino 3D
    SketchUp & Rhino 3D
  • Lumion & V-Ray (3D Rendering)
    Lumion & V-Ray (3D Rendering)

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

Applicants must have attained at least a second division in their FA, F.Sc(Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering), ICS, DAE, A-Level, I.Com, or an equivalent qualification, with Mathematics as a subject. The selection process involves a Qualitative Aptitude Test, a Drawing Test, and a personal interview.

International Applicants

Applicants must have attained at least a second division in their FA, F.Sc(Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering), ICS, DAE, A-Level, I.Com, or an equivalent qualification, with Mathematics as a subject. The selection process involves a Qualitative Aptitude Test, a Drawing Test, and a personal interview.

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Always refer to the Admissions Office for the current criteria, deadlines and documentation.

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in Bachelor of Architecture
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - I6
Architectural Graphics - I3
Quantitative Reasoning-I3
Cultivating Leadership Character1
Fehm ul Quran-I1
Application of Information & Communication Technologies(Lab)1
Application of Information & Communication Technologies(Theory)3
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - II6
Architectural Graphics - II3
quantitative Reasoning-II3
Functional English3
Islamic Studies2
Fehm ul Quran-II1
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - III6
History of Architecture - I2
Materials and Construction - I2
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan2
Computer Application - I3
Personality Development - I2
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - IV8
History of Architecture - II2
Materials and Construction - II2
Structure System I3
Expository Writing3
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - V8
Social Entrepreneurship3
Computer Application - II2
Architectural Working Drawings3
Climatology2
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - VI8
Physical Environmental Studies2
Interior Design2
Architectural Theories and Criticism2
Entrepreneurship2
Building Services I2
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - VII8
Urban Design I2
Built Heritage and Conservation3
Research Methodology & Report Writing2
Landscape Design3
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Design Studio - VIII8
Urban Design II3
Building Services II3
Cost & Estimation2
Sustainable Cities and Communities3
Total Credit Hours19
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis Design I (Design Thesis Objective, Concept & Report)8
Design Studio - IX4
Project Management3
Total Credit Hours15
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis Design II12
Professional Practice3
Total Credit Hours15

Specializations

Urban Design & Planning
Urban Design & Planning
Architectural Design & Studio Practice
Architectural Design & Studio Practice
Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Architecture's Responsibility to People and Place — Buildings outlast their designers by generations and shape how millions of people live, work, and experience the world. This program builds architects who design with a deep responsibility to the humans who will inhabit their buildings, the communities their designs will affect, and the environment their construction will impact — choosing sustainability, dignity, and human scale over ego-driven spectacle.

Courage


The Courage to Design Beyond the Brief — Architecture requires the courage to challenge client briefs that compromise urban quality, to propose sustainable solutions that cost more upfront, and to design buildings that serve communities rather than just developers. Students develop the professional conviction to stand behind design excellence even under commercial, time, or budget pressure.

 

Competence


Full Professional Architecture Practice Competence — Students build hands-on competence in architectural design studio practice, structural systems understanding, AutoCAD, Revit BIM, 3D visualization, construction technology, BOQ costing, site supervision, and project management — combined with 5 years of professional exposure alongside the degree, producing architects ready for independent practice from graduation.

 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bachelor Of Architecture is a 4-year undergraduate degree program comprising 8 semesters. It is meticulously designed to ensure employability by integrating Superior University's signature 3U1M framework (Three years in University, One year in Market), providing students with practical, hands-on industry experience before graduation.

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