Architectural Engineering
We all need buildings where we can work, learn, live, shelter and heal. Architectural engineers at UT Austin learn to design sustainable, healthy and structurally resilient buildings of the future.
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What do Architectural Engineers do?
Architectural engineers bring buildings to life. They design, construct and maintain the world’s buildings, continuously striving to make existing and new buildings more sustainable. As engineers and design innovators, they focus on making buildings structurally resilient, energy efficient and healthy and productive environments for occupants.
What is Architectural Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?
In the Architectural Engineering program, you will study topics including:
- Engineering science
- Structural design
- Building energy use and conservation
- Indoor air quality and health
- Sustainable building systems
- Building material strengths and properties
- Construction methods
- Heating and cooling systems in buildings
- Integration of design and engineering
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering requires 126 semester credit hours for completion.
Required Semester Credit Hours
- UT Core Classes – 24 hours
- Architectural Engineering Core Classes – 64 hours
- Math – 12 hours
- Science – 17 hours
- Design and Technical Electives – 9 hours
For more information on architectural engineering degree requirements and coursework, visit the Cockrell School of Engineering degree catalogs and course descriptions. The department also provides additional undergraduate resources like degree plans, flow charts and current lists of approved technical electives.
Ready to Apply?
The Texas Admissions office handles admission of first-year undergraduate students to The University of Texas at Austin. For admission requirements and additional information — such as locating your local admissions counselor, campus and event registration, financial aid and housing — visit the UT Office of Admissions.