Architecture
Ar. Arjun Basnet
Head of Department (Architecture Department)/Associate Professor
Masters in Architecture
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B. Architecture
Blend art, science, and technology to design sustainable and innovative built environments.
- B.ARCH
- 5 Years
- Chyasal, Lalitpur
Duration
5 Years
Annual Intake
48 seats
Affiliation
TU IoE
Entrance
TU IOE Entrance
A focused path into B.ARCH
The program combines TU curriculum requirements with HCOE's lab work, faculty mentoring, project culture, and placement preparation.
Entry
Junior Architect
Design Associate
Draftsperson
0-2 years
Growth
Project Architect
Urban Designer
BIM Specialist
3-5 years
Lead
Principal Architect
Studio Director
Conservation Specialist
8+ years
Roles graduates prepare for
Students in B. Architecture build a foundation for technical, managerial, research, and consulting pathways.
Registered Professional Architect
Urban Design & Smart City Planner
Sustainable Architecture Consultant
Interior Architect & Landscape Designer
Historic Preservation & Heritage Restoration Specialist
Where classroom theory becomes practice
Lab work, field exposure, and project supervision are treated as core parts of the program experience.
01
Architectural Drafting & Presentation Studios
Supported by practical sessions, demonstrations, and supervised student project work.
02
Woodworking, Clay & Architectural Model Building Lab
Supported by practical sessions, demonstrations, and supervised student project work.
03
CAD/BIM Advanced Digital Simulation Center
Supported by practical sessions, demonstrations, and supervised student project work.
04
Climatology & Acoustic Research Laboratory
Supported by practical sessions, demonstrations, and supervised student project work.
Semester-wise academic structure
A concise view of the major subjects students encounter across the program.
Year I · Part I
ENSH 104Mathematics for Architecture I3 cr
ENAR 101Design Studio I8 cr
ENAR 102Introduction to Architecture2 cr
ENAR 103Building Material I3 cr
ENAR 104Architectural Graphics I2 cr
ENAR 105Free Hand Sketching I2 cr
Year I · Part II
ENSH 155Mathematics for Architecture II3 cr
ENAR 151Architectural Graphics II2 cr
ENAR 152Design Studio II8 cr
ENAR 153Building Construction I2 cr
ENAR 154History of Nepalese Architecture3 cr
ENAR 155Free Hand Sketching II2 cr
ENCE 156Applied Mechanics3 cr
Year II · Part I
ENAR 201Design Studio III8 cr
ENAR 202History of Eastern Architecture3 cr
ENAR 203Building Materials II3 cr
ENAR 204Design Theory I3 cr
ENAR 205Building Science I3 cr
ENAR 206Building Construction II2 cr
ENCE 208Structure I3 cr
Year II · Part II
ENAR 251Design Studio IV8 cr
ENAR 252Building Science II3 cr
ENAR 253History of Western Architecture3 cr
ENAR 254Design Theory II3 cr
ENAR 255Computer Aided Design and Drafting2 cr
ENCE 260Structure II3 cr
ENCE 261Surveying2 cr
Year III · Part I
ENAR 301Design Studio V8 cr
ENAR 302Contemporary Architecture3 cr
ENAR 303Building Construction III2 cr
ENAR 304Working Drawing2 cr
ENAR 305Sociology and Culture2 cr
ENSH 302Communication English3 cr
Year III · Part II
ENAR 351Design Studio VI8 cr
ENAR 352Building Construction IV2 cr
ENAR 353Human Settlement Planning3 cr
ENAR 365-384Elective I3 cr
ENCE 359Estimation and Specification3 cr
ENCE 358Building Services I2 cr
ENEE 356Building Services II2 cr
Year IV · Part I
ENAR 411Practicum8 cr
Year IV · Part II
ENAR 461Architectural Conservation2 cr
ENAR 462Design Studio VII10 cr
ENAR 463Sustainable Architecture2 cr
ENAR 464Construction Management2 cr
ENAR 465-484Elective II3 cr
ENME 464Building Services III2 cr
ENAR 467Building Economics2 cr
Year V · Part I
ENAR 501Seminar & Directed Studies1 cr
ENAR 502Design Studio VIII10 cr
ENAR 503Professional Practice2 cr
ENAR 504Architectural Research for Thesis2 cr
ENAR 525-534Elective III3 cr
Year V · Part II
ENAR 561Thesis16 cr
Faculty connected to this program
Meet the instructors and mentors who support academic delivery, labs, and student projects.
Architecture
Ar. Yam Prasad Rai
Deputy Head of Department (Architecture Department)/Senior Lecturer
MSc. Sustainable Environmental Design in Architecture
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Architecture
Ar. Samriddhi Shrestha
Lecturer
MSc. Energy for Sustainable Social Development
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Architecture
Ar. Sadichchha Shrestha
Lecturer
Masters in Geoinformation and Earth Observation
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Architecture
Ar. Sebi Nakarmi
Lecturer
MSc in Architecture
View profileProgram-specific FAQs
Common admissions, eligibility, and career questions for this degree.
Why does the Bachelor of Architecture take 5 years to complete?
The B.Architecture program is a professional degree designed to blend structural sciences, artistic designs, and intensive environmental planning. The 5-year duration includes a mandatory 6-month hands-on industry internship in a professional firm.
Are students at HCOE encouraged to participate in architectural competitions?
Absolutely! HCOE architecture students regularly win national and international design awards. Our design studios are modeled after global professional spaces, encouraging cross-disciplinary teamwork.
Start your B.ARCH journey at HCOE.
Review admissions requirements, scholarship options, and application timelines with the HCOE admissions team.