BS Architecture in Pakistan

Explore BS Architecture in Pakistan – learn about admission requirements, top universities, fee structure, career opportunities, and scope for future architects.

BS Architect Highlights

What is Architect program and why should we study it / why it is important?

  • A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
  • Architects design buildings for various clients, including home owners and factories. These professionals must determine structural needs, building times, and expenses for each project. Additional responsibilities include overseeing contracts, sketching plans, and supervising construction workers.

Universities Offering BS Architecture 

Punjab

  • Beacon house National University (Lahore)       
  • Imperial College Of Business Studies (Lahore)     
  • The Superior University (Lahore)
  • Government College University (Faisalabad)      
  • University Of Gujrat (Gujrat)
  • Comsats University (Islamabad)
  • National University Of Science & Technology (Islamabad)
  • Lahore College For Women University (Lahore)
  • National College Of Arts         (Lahore)     
  • University Of Engineering & Technology (Lahore)
  • University Of The Punjab (Lahore)
  • Bahauddin Zakariya University (Multan)  
  • NFC Institute Of Engineering & Technology (Multan)

Sindh

  • University Of Art And Culture (Jamshoro)
  • Dawood University Of Engineering And Technology (Karachi)
  • University Of Karachi (Karachi)
  • Indus Valley School Of Art And Architecture (Karachi)        
  • Nazir Hussain University (Karachi)  
  • Sir Syed University Of Engineering & Technology (Karachi)
  • Zia-ud-din Medical University (Karachi)

KPK

  • Hazara University (Mansehra)
  • Cecos University Of Information Tech. & Emerging Sciences (Peshawar)
  • City University Of Science & Information Technology (Peshawar)
  • University Of Engineering & Technology ( Abbotabad )

Baluchistan

  • Baluchistan University Of It & Management Sciences (Quetta)

Merit List/ Eligibility Criteria

Government University:  70-75% required for admission.

Merit Formula:

  • Academic record 50%
  • Entry test 50%
  • Private universities:  45-50% marks required for admission
  • Entry test: 50% required

Revised Syllabus of BS Architect By HEC 2025

MAJORS

  • History and Theory of Art and Culture I                   
  • Foundation Studio
  • Visual Communication I 
  • Communication Techniques and Critical Writing   
  • Architectural Studio
  • Digital Tools for Architects I                 
  • History and Theory of Architecture
  • Mathematics
  • Material and Construction I     
  • Environment and Energy
  • Building Services and System
  • Sustainable Design I
  • Thesis Design
  • Professional Practice

JOBS /CAREER/ Scope and Future Plan

After completing your degree in architect you have wide range and options of careers:

  • Architect
  • Interior designer
  • Architecture designer
  • Architecture draftsman
  • Architect engineer
  • Data analyst
  • Staff Consultant
  • Technical assistant
  • Project assistant manager
  • Sale development manager
  • Business development manager
  • Art director
  • Building contractor
  • Landscape architecture
  • Building inspector
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Sale development manager
  • Project manager

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: How long is BS Architecture program in Pakistan?

Ans: The BS architecture program is usually designed to take 5 years with studio work, theory and design projects.

Q2 What universities in Pakistan provide BS Architecture?

Ans: Best universities are NCA Lahore, UET Lahore, Dawood University Karachi and COMSATS Islamabad.

Q3: What are the admission criteria of BS Architecture?

Ans: The students must have a minimum of 50% in Intermediate (Pre-Engineering/FA with Maths) or any other equivalent qualification. Entry tests are also done in some universities.

Q4: What is the BS Architecture career opportunities?

Ans: Graduates are able to become an architect, urban planner, interior designer, project manager or continue their education in architecture and design.

Q5: How much is the average fee of BS Architecture in Pakistan?

Ans: Depending on the university, the fee is between PKR 150,000 and 250,000 annually in the private institutions, and lower in the public universities.

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