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Programme
The three-year Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (180 ECTS credits) trains versatile architects by combining theory and practice. Through courses on design, urban planning and sustainable construction, students develop critical and creative thinking, alternating between theory, practical exercises and immersion in the workshop. Access to facilities such as the model workshop and specialised library enriches the academic experience. The programme, spread over six semesters, includes interdisciplinary courses in engineering and humanities. Students can also participate in a university exchange in their third year. A presentation day before the start of the academic year allows students to discover the ‘Project Theory and Criticism’ studios, which can be chosen in the second (annual) and third (semester) years, supervised by professors and guest lecturers.
Admissions are managed by the Academic Service (SAC). The Bachelor’s in Architecture page provides a general overview. For official and detailed information, please refer to the EPFL reference page.
The detailed study plans specify the courses to be taken each semester, as well as the available options, indicating the number of hours and credits.
Propaedeutic study plan ↗︎
Bachelor’s degree programme ↗︎
Architecture study plan ↗︎
The ‘project studio’ choice allows students to explore a variety of themes and develop projects in groups or individually.
Conditions
The Academic Services department, in collaboration with the architecture section, provides administrative support throughout the course. It ensures that enrolment runs smoothly and provides information on admission, deadlines and procedures. Moodle centralises teaching resources and assignments, while IS Academia manages enrolment, timetables and results. Help is available if you encounter any difficulties with these tools.
Courses and exams registration: Online via IS Academia in the autumn and spring semesters. Students must comply with the deadlines set by the Academic Services Department.
Courses and exams registration ↗︎
Project studios and teaching units (TU) registration: Online via IS Academia. Presentations take place the week before the start of the academic year in September. Enrolment takes place in autumn (2nd-3rd Bachelor’s, 1st Master’s) and spring (3rd Bachelor’s, 1st Master’s). Students rank the workshops in order of preference.
Exchange students should register according to the guidelines and ensure they have access to secure services.
Project studios options and teaching units ↗︎
PDF Studios registration
Archives
Discover the projects completed by students during the semester as part of the project workshop. These works demonstrate a creative and critical approach to architecture. Through various experiments, they explore innovative and responsible solutions.
Contact
Section Deputy
Vanda Costa
[email protected]
+41 21 693 08 66
BP 2232
Educational coordinator
Maria Cunha
[email protected]
+41 21 693 12 29
BP 2131