Architectural Engineering Program

Program Description

The architectural engineering program will provide students with the tools necessary to solve architectural problems critical to our society’s well-being. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive, forward-looking and broad-based architectural engineering curriculum emphasizing fundamentals, practical applications, oral and written communication skills, computer applications skills, and professional practice issues and ethics. The program will prepare graduates for entry into the architecture profession, for life-long learning, and to function as architects in a global society.

Admission Requirements

For direct entry into the College of Engineering, the student should have General Education Diploma (12th standard) or certified equivalent with overall score of  

• C and minimum of grade D in Pure Mathematics, English and (Physics or Chemistry).

The student should also successfully complete the General Foundation program with an overall score of 65% in the following areas:

• English proficiency 

• Study skills

• Math

• Information Technology

1. To be exempted from the GFP (English Component), a minimum score of 5.00 in IELTS certificate or equivalent is required.

2. To be exempted from the GFP (IT Component), an ICDL Certificate in English or its equivalent is required.

Program Objectives

• Graduates are expected to succeed as architectural engineers who are able to apply sound engineering principles to unravel problems related to complex design/projects.

• Graduates are expected to engage in lifelong learning and contribute to society by designing structurally resilient buildings each embedding a unique signature.

Student Outcomes

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Path

Graduates from the Architectural Engineering program may start their career path at public or private organizations, such as local municipalities, Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, Ministry of Housing, Engineering Consultant Firms and many companies in private sector. Students who prefer independency and enjoy self-success may start their own business. In terms of the field of work, it can be Building Design and Architecture Consultation.