Bachelor in Architecture

Architecture as an academic discipline spans the design, history, theory, and technical realisation of buildings, landscapes, and urban environments. Students develop creative and spatial design abilities alongside technical knowledge in structural systems, construction technology, materials science, environmental performance, accessibility, and building regulations. Coursework in architectural history and theory situates design practice within cultural, social, and political contexts, while design studio projects build the ability to develop, communicate, and defend architectural proposals through drawing, physical and digital modelling, and written argument. This bachelor-level programme in Architecture is offered at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture et de Paysage de Lille, located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. The programme spans 3 years from September, with teaching conducted in French. Yearly tuition is 178 EUR. Entry to the programme is selective. Graduates typically continue to a master's degree in architecture before sitting the professional qualification required to practise independently. Career paths include work in architectural studios, urban planning agencies, heritage conservation bodies, construction companies, and real estate development organisations. Some graduates also pursue doctoral research or teaching careers within architecture schools after completing advanced academic programmes. The school's focus on both architecture and landscape design gives students an integrated understanding of how buildings and their surrounding environments relate, which is increasingly valued in contemporary design practice.