College of Architecture & the Built Environment
We Improve Lives – Designing & Building a Better World
Our College of Architecture & the Built Environment is on a mission to educate a new generation of architecture, design and construction professionals—ones capable of creating a socially equitable and sustainable future.
At Jefferson, we call our signature approach Nexus Learning—just the right mix of hands-on, active, collaborative learning that provides our students with a real competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world.
The College of Architecture & the Built Environment offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and graduate certificate programs in the architecture, design and construction fields. Students benefit from an array of professional degree and specialization programs that offer them the opportunity to customize their education. They can select from a long list of elective courses across the architectural disciplines, accelerated dual degree programs, minors and concentrations.
Philadelphia's thriving design and construction industries, serves as an urban lab, furnishing students with professional experiences in a vibrant metropolitan area. The college partners with professional firms, local communities and nonprofit organizations supplying real-world projects and networking opportunities. Our emphasis on social equity, sustainability and design excellence equips our graduates with a competitive edge to become innovative leaders.
As a city, Philadelphia is home to more than 250 design, architecture and construction firms, offering a variety of internships, professional and career opportunities.
Accelerated Dual Degree Programs
Unlock your potential with our unique blend of undergraduate and graduate programs, propelling you towards your advanced degree swiftly and economically. Gain a head start on your career journey as an undergraduate student by seamlessly transitioning into a graduate degree.
For aspiring graduate students, accelerate your career trajectory by pursuing two specialized and interconnected degrees. Experience a faster and more efficient path to professional advancement.
Academic Programs | Graduate
Scholarships & Assistantships
The College of Architecture & the Built Environment is proud to offer a variety of ways for our students to earn scholarships and assistantships. The opportunities are available to all new domestic and international applicants.
Academic Programs | Graduate Certificates
College of Architecture & the Built Environment Departments
The College of Architecture & the Built Environment is comprised of four departments that are home to all our academic programs.
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Architecture
Architecture
The Department of Architecture believes in architecture's transformative power to enhance lives through innovative, inclusive design. Our diverse faculty fosters interdisciplinary experiences, emphasizing design excellence, social equity, and sustainability.
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Interior Design & Interior Architecture
Interior Design & Interior Architecture
The Department of Interior Design & Interior Architecture prioritizes design innovation for better and healthier lives, emphasizing collaboration, community, and well-being. Our mission is to cultivate independent, innovative, and ethical design leaders.
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Construction Management
Construction Management
The Construction Management Department provides practice-oriented degrees, cultivating skills from project management to scheduling and budgeting. Our mission is to develop ethical, innovative problem-solvers for comprehensive construction management.
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Sustainable Environments
Sustainable Environments
We are educating tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers in designing and developing sustainable buildings, cities, and landscapes to create a better future for all.
Research Centers & Institutes
As part of a national doctoral research university, the College of Architecture & the Built Environment is home to several cutting-edge research institutes, centers and labs—including:
- Institute for Smart & Healthy Cities
- Malawi Health & Design Collaborative
- Lab for Urban & Social Innovation
- Center for the Preservation of Modernism
- Synesthetic Research & Design Lab
- IDEA lab
- SMARTlab
Study Abroad Opportunities
The College of Architecture and the Built Environment offers semester-long study abroad programs across the globe.
Minor Degree Options
By layering a secondary area onto a primary field of study, minors indicate versatility and flexibility to a prospective employer, increasing a student’s marketability and expanding prospects for internships and future employment.
SPACEWORK
The College of Architecture & the Built Environment is proud to share the newest edition of SPACEWORK. SPACEWORK recognizes how our students are creating change within the college, our communities, and the industry at large.
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