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Kathmandu Engineering College (KEC), in affiliation with Tribhuvan University, offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program. This rigorous five-year program is meticulously designed to cultivate creative, technically proficient, and socially responsible architects capable of shaping built environments that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable.

The curriculum provides a robust foundation in architectural design, encompassing principles of space, form, and aesthetics. Students delve into critical areas such as building construction techniques, material science, structural engineering, environmental design, and urban planning. Historical and theoretical studies of architecture are also integral components, providing context and critical perspectives on design evolution and philosophies.

Academic Environment

  • Well-qualified, competent, experienced, cooperative, and highly motivated faculty members

  • A sound teaching and learning environment with an amiable relationship amongst teachers and students

  • Close monitoring of an individual’s performance

  • Regular workshops/seminars/ lectures from celebrated professionals from Nepal and abroad for enhancing students’ exposure

  • Field visits, educational tours, research-based studies, and real-life design problems

Resources

  • Well-equipped Classrooms and dedicated Design Studios

  • Use of LCD/Multimedia for lectures, presentations, and demonstrations

  • Computer Lab facility, High-speed LAN Internet

  • Reference section within the Department

Participation/Activities

  • Annual Asian Paints Architecture Student Award

  • Convention of the National Association of Students of Architecture, India

  • Architectural Exhibition, KEC

  • Design Competition by HABITAT for HUMANITY

  • Internship in selected foreign countries

  • Seminars and workshops organized by professional societies, academic institutions, commercial and manufacturing companies

  • Inter/ Intra College Design Competitions/Sports Competitions

  • Exhibitions, Cultural Performances/ Social Awareness Activities

Architecture curriculum

Year / SemesterSub CodeSubject
1st Year  
Semester ISH 104Mathematics for Architecture I
(1.1)AR 101Design Studio I
 AR 102Introduction to Architecture
 AR 103Building Material I
 AR 104Architectural Graphics I
 AR 105Free Hand Sketching I
Semester IISH 155Mathematics for Architecture II
(1.2)AR 151Architectural Graphics II
 AR 152Design Studio II
 AR 153Building Construction I
 AR 154History of Nepalese Architecture
 AR 155Free Hand Sketching II
 CE 156Applied Mechanics
2nd Year  
Semester IIIAR 201Design Studio III
(2.1)AR 202History of Eastern Architecture
 AR 203Building Material II
 AR 204Design Theory I
 AR 205Building Science I
 AR 206Building Construction II
 CE 208Structure I
Semester IV          AR 251Design Studio IV
(2.2)AR 252Building Science II
 AR 253History of Western Architecture
 AR 254Design Theory II
 AR 255        Computer Aided Design and Drafting            
 CE 260Structure II
 CE 261Surveying
3rd Year  
Semester VAR 301Design Studio V
(3.1)AR 302Contemporary Architecture
 AR 303Building Construction III
 AR 304Working Drawing
 AR 305Sociology and Culture
 SH 302Communication English
Semester VIAR 351Design Studio VI
(3.2)AR 352Building Construction IV
 AR 353Human Settlement Planning
 AR 365Elective I
 CE 359Estimation And Specification
 CE 358Building Services I
 EE 356Building Services II
4th Year  
Semester VIIAR 401Practicum
(4.1)  
Semester VIIIAR 451Architectural Conservation
(4.2)AR 452Design Studio VII
 AR 453Sustainable Architecture
 AR 454Construction Management
 AR 465Elective II
 ME 454Building Services III
 AR 455Building Economics
5th Year  
Semester IXAR 501Seminar & Directed Studies
(5.1)AR 502Design Studio VIII
 AR 503Professional Practice
 AR 504Architectural Research for Thesis
 AR 525Elective III
Semester XAR 551Thesis
(5.2)  


 

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