Students studying architecture will become familiar with the fundamentals of design, whether that will be applied to building construction, theater sets, furniture design, real estate development, or digital fabrication. You also will study current technological advances and the confluence of sustainable design, urbanism, and social justice.
Sample Courses: ARPL 241: Theory of the Orders ARPL 402: Integrated Building Design Studio ARPL 335: Materials and Assemblies
Potential Careers: Architect Civil Engineer Interior Designer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
School of Architecture and Planning
Crough Center for Architectural Studies,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
