BArch in Architecture (B.Arch)

Kathmandu University
5 years
Rs. 1097000
Updated December 8, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

5 years

Fee

Rs. 1097000

Colleges

1+

Summary

Short description:
• Five-year professional architecture program integrating design, engineering, mountain-focused planning, and sustainable built-environment practices.:
• Trains architects to design, plan, and manage buildings and settlements suited to Nepal’s topography, culture, and rapid urbanization.
• Emphasizes mountain architecture, green design, traditional settlement preservation, structural understanding, building services, construction methods, and complex architectural problem-solving.
• Includes internship, studio-based learning, and project-oriented coursework aligned with Nepal Engineering Council requirements.

 

Description

Curricular structure (semester-wise tables):

First Semester

CodeCourseCredits
MATH 105Engineering Mathematics I3
ENGT 103Communication Skills I2
ARCH 111History of Architecture I (Western)3
ARCH 121Design Studio I3
ARCH 151Art Appreciation and Practice I2
ARCH 131Architectural Drawing and Graphics I3
ARCH 101Building Sciences I3
Total 19

Second Semester

CodeCourseCredits
MATH 106Engineering Mathematics II3
NEPT 101Communication Skills II (Nepali)2
ARCH 112History of Architecture II (Eastern)3
ARCH 161Building Material I3
ARCH 142Design Studio II3
ARCH 132Architectural Drawing and Graphics II3
ARCH 152Art Appreciation and Practice II2
ARCH 171Workshop I2
Total 21

Third Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 201Building Science II3
ARCH 202History of Architecture III (Nepalese)3
ARCH 203Building Construction I3
ARCH 206Architectural Drawing & Graphics III2
ARCH 207Design Studio III4
CIEG 231Engineering Mechanics3
CIEG 232Surveying for Architects I3
Total 21

Fourth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 215Building Materials II3
ARCH 216History of Modern Architecture & Design Theory3
ARCH 219Design Studio IV5
CIEG 241Mechanics of Materials3
CIEG 242Surveying for Architects II3
Total 19

Fifth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 301Mountain Architecture2
ARCH 302Design Studio V5
ARCH 304Working Drawing I & CAD3
ARCH 305Building Construction II3
CIEG 331Theory of Structures3
CIEG 332Building Services I3
MGTS 305Engineering Economics2
Total 21

Sixth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 316Design Studio VI (Mountain)6
ARCH 318Working Drawing II & CAD3
ARCH 319Building Construction III3
CIEG 341Steel, Masonry & Timber Structures6
CIEG 342Quantity Estimation3
EEEG 331Building Services II—
Total 21

Seventh Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 401Landscape Design3
ARCH 402Design Studio VII6
CIEG 403Construction Management3
CIEG 431Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings3
MEEG 442Building Services III3
—Elective I3
Total 21

Eighth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 416Design Studio VIII (Conservation Studio)8
SOCA 401Sociology2
MGTS 402Entrepreneurship Development3
ARCH —Seminar & Directed Studies3
—Elective II3
Total 19

Ninth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 501Internship9
ARCH 502Mini Project3
Total 12

Tenth Semester

CodeCourseCredits
ARCH 505Professional Practices & Building Regulations3
ARCH 506Architectural Design Thesis9
Total 12

Features

Features:
• Five-year professional program with internship.
• Mountain architecture specialization unique to Nepal’s context.
• Studio-driven learning with strong technical and cultural integration.
• Green, sustainable, and rural architecture emphasis.
• Meets Nepal Engineering Council and PSC requirements.
• Focus on traditional settlement conservation and modern amenities.

Fee:
• Nepali student: NPR 1,097,000 total.
• SAARC student: 1.5× normal fee.
• Non-SAARC student: 2× normal fee.
• Excludes hostel, transport, exam fees.

 

Admission Process

Admission process:
• Meet +2 eligibility in PCM or PMCs with required GPA/marks.
• Biology-stream students must have passed additional mathematics and meet PCM minimums.
• Sit for KUCAT-CBT and achieve threshold score.
• Seats allocated by merit ranking for open and reserved categories.
• Scholarships available for merit and financial need as per KU rules.

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects:
• Architectural design
• Urban and regional planning
• Sustainable and green building design
• Landscape architecture
• Conservation and heritage architecture
• Construction project management
• Building services and documentation
• Interior architecture and spatial planning
• Rural and mountain settlement development
• Government and consultancy roles requiring licensed architects

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Kathmandu University School of Engineering