Introduction

Requirements

Additional Requirements

Admission Requirements

Financial Aid

Employment Opportunities

Course offerings

INTRODUCTION

Architectural Engineering deals with all engineering aspects of building performance, integrated with the building’s architectural requirements.  At The University of Texas at Austin it includes structural engineering, construction engineering and project management, construction materials, and building environmental systems.

Structural Engineering is the design and analysis of the building for strength, serviceability and cost-effectiveness in resisting vertical forces due to gravity, and lateral forces due to wind or earthquake.

Construction Engineering and Project Management combines the technical education of engineering with the financial, legal, and administrative skills of business management.  These include methods and materials for construction, cost estimating, and planning and scheduling of construction.

Construction Materials focuses on the properties and behavior of the principal structural materials – concrete, steel, wood and masonry -- plus the architectural materials used to complete the building.

Building Environmental Systems Engineering involves the design of the environment of the building – thermal comfort, moisture control and energy efficiency, indoor air quality, illumination, and electrical systems.

The Architectural Engineering graduate program is administered by the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering.  Administratively, master of science (M.S.) students in Building Environmental Systems are enrolled in the Architectural Engineering program; M.S. students in Structures, Construction Management, or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering may be considered as enrolled in either the Architectural Engineering program or the Civil Engineering program. The formal wording on the diploma for each M.S. degree program is “Master of Science in Engineering.”  Those wishing to go on to a Ph.D. program after their master’s program should apply to the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering.

The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering also administers the bachelor of science degree in Architectural Engineering, the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, and the M.S. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering.

The University of Texas at Austin Architectural Engineering Program boasts a world-renowned faculty, modern facilities in Cockrell Hall and at the Pickle Research Campus, excellent research programs and facilities, and an active placement program.  Combined with the beautiful Austin area, generally mild climate, competitive tuition rates and moderate cost of living, your academic experience at The University of Texas should be pleasant and rewarding.