Filters
Filters
- Preparatory
- Engineering, Architecture and Aviation
- Architecture and Urban Design
Sort by
156 Architecture and Urban Design Preparatory Programs
Explore


Promoted
Italian Academy
International Foundation in Architecture
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
Welcome to the cradle of iconic architectural education in the vibrant landscape of Italy. Our International Foundation Program is your gateway to mastering the world of design and architecture in Italy’s prestigious institutions.


Promoted
University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Architecture
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Architecture offers the Diploma in Architecture, which has unconditional validation from the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the Commonwealth Association for Architecture (CAA).


Promoted
Boston University Summer programs
Fast-track counseling
Quantitative Methods for Finance Summer Course
- Boston, USA
Summer Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Finance is a highly competitive and dynamic industry that demands quantitative-oriented professionals. This course equips students with empirical techniques that are used in the analysis of financial markets, with a strong focus on financial applications using actual data.

University of Pécs
Preparatory Courses in English for Architecture and Engineering
- Pécs, Hungary
Preparatory Program
Full time
5 months
On-Campus
English
International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers a complex and integrated preparatory program in English for Architecture and Engineering that meets the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary. International programs at Hungarian universities minimally require B2 (upper-intermediate) language level and you have to be knowledgeable in your chosen field of studies for admission.


Architectural Association - School of Architecture
AA Foundation Award in Architecture, Art and Design
- London, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The AA Foundation Award in Architecture, Art and Design offers a full-time, one-year studio-based course for students who wish to pursue architecture and related arts subjects. A hands-on course of creative design, thinking and learning, it is intended for individuals with limited previous experience in creative fields, but with an interest in exploring, and preparing for, a future academic or professional career in architecture or the broader creative arts.
Find your perfect program
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with the programs that suit you!


StudyInBali
Summer School Tropical Architecture
- Bali, Indonesia
Summer Course
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
In a 4-week program, the Tropical Architecture Summer School at Institut Desain & Bisnis Bali (formerly known as Sekolah Tinggi Desain Bali STDB) provides international students and graduates with insights into the tropical architecture of Southeast Asia. In a comprehensive course, participants will work together on complex tasks about architecture and urban design, planning and construction, design, landscape architecture, interior design, and resort design.


StudyInBali
Study Abroad Tropical Architecture, Interior & Green Design
- Bali, Indonesia
Course
Full time
15 weeks
On-Campus
English
Bali is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, blessed with a unique blend of artful, traditional architecture, and also modern Western influences. The hotel and villa architecture is characterized by buildings that harmoniously combine Eastern and Western design concepts to give an adorable outward appearance. The 15-week program “Tropical Architecture, Interior & Green Design” at the Institut Desain & Bisnis Bali (IDB Bali), formerly known as Sekolah Tinggi Desain & Bisnis Bali (STDBali), is designed exclusively as a semester abroad for international students and graduates.


European Centre for Career Education
Architecture - Lectures & Short Internship - Prague
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Madrid, Spain
Summer Course
Full time
3 weeks
On-Campus
English
The Architecture & Design program at ECCEDU in Prague offers a unique blend of expert-led training and hands-on experience. With a strong legacy in architecture and design education, this program allows participants to learn from industry professionals and gain practical insights through tailored internships in Architecture, Design, Land Development, and Real Estate.


Mt. San Antonio College
Fast-track counseling
Associate of Science in Architecture - Architectural Design Concentration
- Los Angeles, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
This program prepares students to enter the field of architecture and related areas. The student is provided with an option of direct employment in the field or preparation for transfer to a professional school of architecture. The Design Concentration focuses on studio-based design projects, drawing, and presentation skills. The student will develop a portfolio of work relevant to their concentration.


Merritt College
Associate of Arts in Landscape Architecture
- Oakland, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Landscape Architecture Associate in Arts degree program provides students with the basic foundation and skills to pursue a career or further education in Landscape Architecture. Course topics include design process and principles, site analysis, site planning, planting design, construction, topographic form, graphic representation, computer-assisted design, and professional practice. Students with this degree will fulfill three objectives: Meet the minimum educational requirement to take the California Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE); obtain basic skills necessary to start work in a professional landscape design or design-build office and get basic preparation for transferring to a four-year or graduate program in landscape architecture.


The University of New Mexico
School of Architecture
- Albuquerque, USA
Certificate
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The mission of the Architecture Department is to investigate critically the architectural systems and social forces that define sustainable built environments both locally and globally, while honoring cultural identities through teaching, research and practice.


European School of Economics
Short Course in Business of Architecture - London
- London, United Kingdom
Course
Full time
3 months
On-Campus, Blended
English
The Business of Architecture programme at ESE London focuses on the commercial, managerial, and strategic skills architects need to thrive in competitive international design markets.


Laney College
Associate Degree in Architectural and Engineering Technology
- Oakland, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Architectural and Engineering Technology Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural and engineering technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs.


StudyInBali
Southeast Asian Architecture Program
- Bali, Indonesia
Certificate
Full time
15 weeks
On-Campus
English
In the Southeast Asian Architecture Program, you’ll spend 15 transformative weeks diving deep into Southeast Asia’s architectural heritage. It is an immersion into the art of designing for tropical climates, respecting cultural heritage, and blending ancient wisdom with modern needs.


College of San Mateo
Fast-track counseling
Associate of Science Degree in Architecture
- San Mateo, USA
Associate of Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Finishers of this Associate Degree end up practicing architecture or find opportunities in related fields that utilize the technical and problem-solving skills obtained from their architectural education.


Conestoga College
Diploma in Urban Planning and GIS
- Guelph, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/urban-planning-and-gis...
Learn more about Architecture and Urban Design Preparatory programs
You'll study the built environment from the ground up, learning how spaces, structures, and cities come to life through design. A Preparatory program in Architecture and Urban Design gives you the foundation you need before entering formal degree study.
The learning environment fosters independent thinking and a disciplined eye for how form and function work together. Through applied coursework, you'll develop core skills in architectural drawing, spatial analysis, and site observation. Modules often cover the history of built form, basic structural principles, and an introduction to design theory, giving you a well-rounded base before advanced studio work begins.
You'll also practice reading technical drawings, using CAD modeling tools, and presenting design ideas clearly, skills that carry through every stage of an architecture career. Graduates of preparatory programs move into undergraduate study in architecture, urban planning, landscape design, or related areas. From there, career paths span residential and commercial architecture, urban regeneration projects, heritage conservation, and urban policy consulting. Starting here means arriving at your degree program with the vocabulary, technical habits, and visual thinking that instructors expect from day one.