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Architectural engineering is the engineering discipline concerned with the planning, analysis, design, construction, and operation of engineered systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and large residential facilities. Engineered systems include electric power, communications, and control; lighting and acoustics; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); fire and life safety; structural systems; and green buildings and sustainability.
Architectural engineering at KU is a challenging ABET-accredited four-year course of study that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BS ARCE). At KU, the BS ARCE program is administered by the School of Engineering in consultation with the School of Architecture & Design. Undergraduate students in the ARCE program have full access to the resources in both schools including scholarships, courses, computer and instructional laboratories, shops, student organizations and activities, and libraries.
ARCE students that have an interest in architecture as well as engineering can get both the professional ABET-accredited BS ARCE degree and NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture (M ARCH) degrees at KU in six years, which includes a required summer of study. This dual degree option is possible because of the architectural design, history, and building technology courses that ARCE students are required to take from the architecture faculty as well as the close relationship between engineering and architecture at KU. Architectural engineering is a rigorous degree program. Entering students should be prepared to have their studies and studio activities consume most of their time and energy. However, graduates find rewarding and fulfilling careers upon graduation.
Enrollment Cycles
December 2023
April 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
KENYA
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms
C or 7 average or higher
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms
C or 7 average or higher
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms
C or 7 average or higher
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
AEC (1 Term) 59 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
Uganda
Advanced Certificate of Education and Uganda Certificate of Education
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms
UACE - minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. UGCE - C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam with 5 academic subjects
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms
UACE - minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. UGCE - C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam with 5 academic subjects
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms
UACE - minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. UGCE - C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam with 5 academic subjects
English Requirements
Certificate
IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
AEC (1 Term) 59 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
TANZANIA
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5 average or higher
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms E/5 average or higher
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms E/5 average or higher
English Requirements
CERTIFICATE IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
AEC (1 Term) 59 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
UNITED KINGDOM
See GCSE criteria
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms
Bachelor’s degree (Pass or Honours earned after 3 or 4 years); Bachelor of (Architecture, Dental Surgery, Medicine); Master of Pharmacy (I and II); BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Technology or Technological Engineering or Arts and Design
Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 45
Undergraduate PS AAP 3 Terms 45
Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 45
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
BTEC
(BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
AEC (1 Term) 59 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL
Five college preparatory subjects passed is the baseline minimum entry requirement. Specific exam subject types are not required as long as a student has a total of 5 total subjects completed. KU will take all exams into account (and not just the top five) when calculating the admission GPA. If available, students should also submit school transcripts or progress reports demonstrating all completed coursework from their secondary school.
Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms D or 3
Undergraduate AAP 3 Terms D or 3
Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D or 3
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
Academic English (2 Terms) 4.5
ID (2 Terms) 6.5 ( with no band lower than 6.0) except speaking
AAP (2 Terms) 6.0 ( with no band lower than 5.5) except speaking
EAP (3 Terms) 5.5 ( with no band lower than 5.0) except speaking
KUDE (2 Terms) 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0) except speaking
AEC (1 Term) 5.0 or lower
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 5.0
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.5
TOEFL
Academic English (2 Terms) 40
ID (2 Terms) 79 No subscore below 18
AAP (2 Terms) 71 No subscore below 16
EAP (3 Terms) 60 No subscore below 13
KUDE (2 Terms) 79 No section below 18
AEC (1 Term) 59 or lowe
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
Duolingo
Academic English (2 Terms) 70
ID (2 Terms) 110
AAP (2 Terms) 100
EAP (3 Terms) 90
KUDE (2 Terms) NA
AEC (1 Term) NA
Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 80
Academic English (3 Terms) Below 70
Fall Semesters First Year
ARCE 101 Intro. to Architectural Engineering 2 hrs
