Course Overview

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) – Architecture Program

Location: Famagusta, Northern Cyprus
Degree: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Duration: 4 Years
Language of Instruction: English

Program Overview:

The Architecture program at EMU is a professionally-oriented degree that blends creativity, technical skills, and critical thinking. It prepares students to design innovative, sustainable, and human-centered spaces while understanding cultural, environmental, and technological dimensions of architecture. The curriculum encourages experimentation, research, and hands-on design experience.

Program Structure:

Years 1–2 (Foundation Phase):

• Basic Design Studio

• Graphic and Visual Communication

• Mathematics and Geometry for Designers

• Architectural Drawing and Presentation Techniques

• History of Art and Architecture

• Introduction to Design Technology

• Materials in Architecture

• Freehand Drawing

Years 3–4 (Professional Phase):

• Advanced Architectural Design Studios

• Environmental Control and Building Systems

• Urban Planning and Design

• Architectural Theory and Criticism

• Construction and Structural Systems

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and BIM Tools

• Electives (Interior Design, Landscape, Heritage, etc.)

• Graduation Project and Portfolio

Facilities:

• Spacious architectural design studios

• Model-making workshops with tools and materials

• Computer labs with design and simulation software (AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, etc.)

• Exhibition and critique spaces for student work

• Architecture library with specialized books, magazines, and digital resources

• Printing and 3D modeling equipment for presentations and prototypes

Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma with strong grades in Math and Science

• Artistic or design background is an advantage but not mandatory

• English language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, or EMU’s own placement test

• Students not meeting the language requirement can enter the English Preparatory Program

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the program are qualified to work as:

• Professional Architects in private or public sectors

• Urban planners, restoration specialists, or interior architects

• Consultants in sustainable design or environmental architecture

• Designers in construction, real estate, or architectural visualization firms

• Researchers or academics (after postgraduate studies)

Graduates may also continue with a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) or other specialized postgraduate degrees in design, planning, or heritage conservation.