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The Bachelor of Science in Architecture program aims to educate future female architects who will create the sustainable built environment of tomorrow. The BSc. in Architecture (BSc. Arch) is a five-year program with 169 credits offering a comprehensive curriculum. Our program prepares graduates to meet international standards and become valuable community members. It is designed for female high school graduates with a passion for architecture, strong skills in mathematics, arts, and design, and proficiency in English.
The program offers a comprehensive foundation in architectural design and engineering principles, while fostering creativity and innovation. It emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and an understanding of the architect's role in society. Students will explore the interrelationships between humans and their environment, develop essential design methodologies, and commit to sustainable, eco-friendly practices that address community needs.
The offered courses allow students to master the power and privilege of shaping the built environment—creating a more livable and sustainable space that promotes health, happiness, and social interaction among citizens. Students learn how to create responsive and inclusive built environments by considering cultural, social, and environmental factors, mastering the design thinking process, design representation, and the detailed technical aspects of buildings.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture program aims to educate future female architects who will create the sustainable built environment of tomorrow. The BSc. in Architecture (BSc. Arch) is a five-year program with 169 credits offering a comprehensive curriculum. Our program prepares graduates to meet international standards and become valuable community members. It is designed for female high school graduates with a passion for architecture, strong skills in mathematics, arts, and design, and proficiency in English.
The program offers a comprehensive foundation in architectural design and engineering principles, while fostering creativity and innovation. It emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and an understanding of the architect's role in society. Students will explore the interrelationships between humans and their environment, develop essential design methodologies, and commit to sustainable, eco-friendly practices that address community needs.
The offered courses allow students to master the power and privilege of shaping the built environment—creating a more livable and sustainable space that promotes health, happiness, and social interaction among citizens. Students learn how to create responsive and inclusive built environments by considering cultural, social, and environmental factors, mastering the design thinking process, design representation, and the detailed technical aspects of buildings.
Admission Requirements
5.5+
60+
the student should Show evidence of having successfully completed Secondary Education or its equivalent in the Kingdom of Bahrain or overseas, attested by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (MoE).
Show evidence of a minimum level of English Language Proficiency, the following are examples of internationally accredited tests of English Language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW:
ELTS overall band score of 5.5, or
RUW English Placement Test overall band score of 5.5.
· If the applicant fails to meet the English language requirement mentioned above, she will be required to enrol in the RUW English Orientation Programme. · Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme should come from the science track in high school, with a minimum average score of 60% in mathematics in high school (grade 12). · Applicants who do not satisfy this criterion are required to take a compulsory LAR course in mathematics during the first semester in the college.
29 Sep 2026
Sep-2025
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECHTURE
Royal University for Women, Riffa, Bahrain
29 Sep, 2026Application Deadline
Sep-2025Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture program aims to educate future female architects who will create the sustainable built environment of tomorrow. The BSc. in Architecture (BSc. Arch) is a five-year program with 169 credits offering a comprehensive curriculum. Our program prepares graduates to meet international standards and become valuable community members. It is designed for female high school graduates with a passion for architecture, strong skills in mathematics, arts, and design, and proficiency in English.
The program offers a comprehensive foundation in architectural design and engineering principles, while fostering creativity and innovation. It emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and an understanding of the architect's role in society. Students will explore the interrelationships between humans and their environment, develop essential design methodologies, and commit to sustainable, eco-friendly practices that address community needs.
The offered courses allow students to master the power and privilege of shaping the built environment—creating a more livable and sustainable space that promotes health, happiness, and social interaction among citizens. Students learn how to create responsive and inclusive built environments by considering cultural, social, and environmental factors, mastering the design thinking process, design representation, and the detailed technical aspects of buildings.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture program aims to educate future female architects who will create the sustainable built environment of tomorrow. The BSc. in Architecture (BSc. Arch) is a five-year program with 169 credits offering a comprehensive curriculum. Our program prepares graduates to meet international standards and become valuable community members. It is designed for female high school graduates with a passion for architecture, strong skills in mathematics, arts, and design, and proficiency in English.
The program offers a comprehensive foundation in architectural design and engineering principles, while fostering creativity and innovation. It emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and an understanding of the architect's role in society. Students will explore the interrelationships between humans and their environment, develop essential design methodologies, and commit to sustainable, eco-friendly practices that address community needs.
The offered courses allow students to master the power and privilege of shaping the built environment—creating a more livable and sustainable space that promotes health, happiness, and social interaction among citizens. Students learn how to create responsive and inclusive built environments by considering cultural, social, and environmental factors, mastering the design thinking process, design representation, and the detailed technical aspects of buildings.
Admission Requirements
· If the applicant fails to meet the English language requirement mentioned above, she will be required to enrol in the RUW English Orientation Programme.
· Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture programme should come from the science track in high school, with a minimum average score of 60% in mathematics in high school (grade 12).
· Applicants who do not satisfy this criterion are required to take a compulsory LAR course in mathematics during the first semester in the college.
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