B.Arch Top Colleges, Fees, Rankings, Documents, Eligibility, Cost of Study

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B.Arch or Bachelor of Architecture in the US or UK lasts for 3-4 years depending on the country. It is a growing industry and has been growing for the last 5 years.

B.Arch deals with subjects like theory of architecture, design, building service, construction materials etc.

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Why Study B.Arch Abroad?

The reasons for studying Architecture abroad are mentioned below:

The language skills will improve tremendously which will help in better communication with the investor.
Helps in the understanding of different cultures and art which finds its way in the structures built by the Architect.
The student will get to know different types of teaching like authority style, facilitator style and delegator style.
Helps to impress the employers and also helps to create better networks which will help the student in his professional career.
In the US the market size of the Architect industry is $50.6 Billion which is expected to grow by 1.9% in 2020.
Since 2015 the Architect Industry has grown by 4.1% in the US.
From 2015 to 2026, the Architect Industry in Europe is expected to grow by 5% dominated by Germany.

Source: Payscale

B.Arch Top Colleges

Top Architecture Colleges in the world along with the QS Rankings, College Name, Country Name and Fees are mentioned below:

QS Architecture Colleges Ranking	College Name	Country	Fees (INR)
1	MIT	United States	36,57,000
2	Delft University of Technology	Netherlands	12,38,600
3	UCL	United Kingdom	25,16,200
4	ETH Zurich	Switzerland	3,36,700
5	Harvard University	United States	35,54,730
6	University of California (UCB)	United States	13,36,500
7	Politecnico di Milano	Italy	3,33,18,000
8	Manchester School of Architecture	United Kingdom	30,12,800
9	University of Cambridge	United Kingdom	25,71,500
10	EPFL	Switzerland	1,28,137

B.Arch Admission Process

The admission process that the student must follow in order to get a hassle free admission in any foreign college is mentioned below:

Write a personal statement explaining the subject interest
School reference provided a teacher
Submit Online Preliminary Application
Complete the Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ) sent by the University
Submit the academic transcripts, as per the course’s requirements.
Most applicants need to take a subject-specific written admission assessment, either pre-interview or at interview.
A reasonable standard in spoken English is required at the time of interview.

B.Arch Eligibility

Some of the basic eligibility criteria for admission in an Architecture School around the world are mentioned below:

The Student must successfully complete 15 years of study qualifications
The Student must provide a personal statement
A research proposal from the student will be very helpful
The Student must provide at least 2 references
The Student must have work experience for 1-2 years
The Student must have proof of English language proficiency
The Student must have a strong academic record
The Student must have a creative portfolio
The Student must have letters of recommendation
interview with a department head (variable)
The Student must have minimum GPA of 3.0

The language requirements for studying abroad are mentioned below:

Minimum 6.5 in IELTS
Minimum 90 in TOEFL
Minimum 61 in PTE

B.Arch Cost of Study

The basic expenses that a student undergoes when going overseas for studies are mentioned below:

Type of Expense	Price (INR)
Visa Application Cost	6,347 - 38,500
IELTS Fees	14,000 - 18,000
TOEFL Fees	12,000 - 19,000
GMAT Fees	19,000
GRE Fees	14,350 - 17,300
Travel Costs	37800 - 1,05,000

The above mentioned table consists of costs that will take place before setting foot on any foreign soil. The student will have to pay for accommodation and food while he stays there.