The Architecture Programme provides students with a comprehensive set of skills to prepare them for a career in Architecture.The architecture design studio is the central core of the curriculum. It is supported by the four thematic areas: architectural history and theory, architectural technology (construction, structures, environment), architectural communication (skills and techniques) and architectural management and practice. Electives are also included in the course of study to ensure that students receive a well-rounded academic base that will enhance both their personal and professional development. The programme prepares graduates to continue their studies if they wish to pursue an academic career, and/or prepares them for a labour market orientation.The programme was developed through working closely with the professional associations of Cyprus, thus graduates are prepared to work in the local industry if they so choose.The programme has been designed in accordance with the eleven points of the European Commission’s Architects Directive for the transformation of higher education in Europe initiated by the Bologna declaration; at the same time it acknowledges the importance of constructing a unique identity and catering for diversity in architectural education as influenced by local conditions (culture, climate, local market and needs, etc).
First and second-year courses offered also in Greek
Graduates from this programme are prepared to pursue a higher level of education, such as a Master or apply for PhD studies. Students who receive the 5 year Professional Diploma, can prepare for the ETEK qualifications in order to register as a local architect. Students who graduate from the programme are fully equipped to work in local or international architecture, urban design, landscape, interior design or other design offices, either private or public.
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH-101 | Introduction to Architectural Design | 12 |
| ARCH-102 | Architectural Design I | 12 |
| ARCH-111 | Introduction to Structures | 4 |
| ARCH-112 | Construction Materials and Finishes | 4 |
| ARCH-141 | History of Architecture I | 4 |
| ARCH-142 | History of Architecture II | 4 |
| ARCH-161 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 2 |
| ARCH-162 | Architectural Communication Skills | 4 |
| ARCH-171 | Experiencing Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH-201 | Architectural Design II | 12 |
| ARCH-202 | Architectural Design III | 12 |
| ARCH-211 | Structural Mechanics – Statics I | 4 |
| ARCH-212 | Structural Mechanics – Statics II | 4 |
| ARCH-232 | Space and Light | 4 |
| ARCH-242 | Introduction to Architectural Theory | 4 |
| ARCH-251 | Landscape Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-252 | Cultural Heritage | 2 |
| ARCH-261 | Computer Aided Design | 4 |
| ARCH-262 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 4 |
| ARCH-301 | Architectural Design IV – Urban Design | 12 |
| ARCH-302 | Architectural Design V – Building Technology | 12 |
| ARCH-311 | Construction I (Masonry/Reinforced Concrete) | 4 |
| ARCH-312 | Construction II (Timber/Steel) | 4 |
| ARCH-321 | Preservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage | 4 |
| ARCH-322 | Building Services | 4 |
| ARCH-331 | Construction Workshop | 2 |
| ARCH-341 | History and Theory of the City | 4 |
| ARCH-342 | Advanced Spatial Theories | 4 |
| ARCH-351 | Contemporary Architects | 4 |
| ARCH-362 | Advanced CAD and Mixed Media | 4 |
| ARCH-401 | Architectural Design VI | 12 |
| ARCH-402 | Advanced Architectural Studio | 12 |
| ARCH-411 | Sustainable Design | 4 |
| ARCH-441 | History and Theory of Sustainable Design | 4 |
| ARCH-442 | Perceptions of Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-452 | Special Topics in Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-481 | Architectural Practice and Project Management | 4 |
| ARCH-482 | Work Placement | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH-392 | Architecture Catalyst I | 2 |
| ARCH-400 | Visual Culture Studies | 4 |
| ARCH-410 | Emergency Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-421 | Senior Living Social Aspect of Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-431 | Advanced Building Technology | 4 |
| ARCH-432 | Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering | 4 |
| ARCH-451 | Rethinking Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH-462 | Advanced Computational Design | 4 |
| ARCH-472 | Advanced Urban Design | 4 |
| ARCH-491 | Architecture Catalyst II | 2 |
| ARCH-492 | Visualising Urbanity | 4 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-231 | Business Communications | 6 |
| BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
| BENG-100 | College English | 6 |
| COMM-200 | Business and Professional Communication | 6 |
| ENGL-100 | Basic Writing | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-000 | General Electives | 6 |
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.
Yearly tuition fees:
International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro
Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
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Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
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International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
|
Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
|
Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
|
Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
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Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
959 |
273 |
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