Bachelor in Architecture

The highly ranked, five-year Bachelor of Architecture prepares you for professional registration and practice in the field of architecture and design.

At CAPLA, we combine place-based design honed in the extreme climate and exquisite landscape of the Sonoran Desert with cutting-edge material and environmental research—all delivered through robust hands-on learning in our world-class facilities.

As a B Arch student, you will acquire a portable design sensibility, empowering you to develop critical modes of practice, regardless of where or how you practice.

Our B Arch is a professional STEM degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

The University of Arizona is ranked in the Top 1% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings 2022. Repeatedly recognized for its outstanding academic programs and exceptional value, UArizona is where students collaborate with leading faculty to solve critical problems and make the world better. A world leader in research and innovation, UArizona is a Top 20 Public Research Institution, and is a leading Research 1 institution with $734 million in annual research expenditures. Its campus is in the heart of sunny Tucson, Arizona, a city that offers rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Sonoran Desert. Over 40,000 students are enrolled at the university, coming from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.