Undergraduate degree: (BArch), ​
Major in architecture at Oregon
Architecture at the ÍøÆØÃÅ is about designing buildings and shaping environments that elevate human experience, promote sustainability, and inspire community. As a student in our accredited five-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) program, you’ll learn to create spaces that are not only functional and beautiful but also socially and environmentally responsible. From your first year in Eugene to advanced opportunities in Portland’s White Stag Block, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic learning environment. Engage with world-renowned faculty, collaborate with peers, and explore how architecture can respond to the challenges of our time—from climate change to urban equity.
Curriculum overview
- Classes include foundational studios like architectural design I & II, then move into specialized seminars on topics like passive house design, inclusive urbanism, and minimal dwellings.
- Blends design theory, technical skills, and hands-on studio work to prepare you for a meaningful career.
- World-class faculty with specialties in sustainable and resilient design, healthy built environments, and computational and lighting design.
- Architectural contexts like place and culture deepen your understanding of how architecture interacts with history, culture, and landscape. S
- Study abroad programs strengthen this context, including Italy, Spain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Access to cutting-edge resources like the design library, model shops, digital labs, and the materials resource center.
Careers in architecture
Graduates of the UO Architecture program go on to shape cities, communities, and conversations around the world. They become licensed architects, urban designers, sustainability consultants, and design innovators. Alumni have founded award-winning firms, led humanitarian design efforts, and pioneered new approaches to ecological and inclusive design.