Study Abroad Options: Architecture

Czech RepublicAt Tulane there exist two avenues for Architecture students to study architecture and design abroad:

1. TSA Programs led by Tulane architecture faculty, including summer programs and the fall semester in Rome. Students interested in these programs should contact the Associate Dean of the Tulane School of Architecture.

2. JYA Programs administered by the Office of Study Abroad, Center for Global Education, in which TSA students enroll directly in a faculty or department that is equivalent to the TSA at an overseas university. These programs, their eligibility requirements and the application process are described below.

Students who wish to study at an institution not listed below should schedule an advising session with the director of study abroad in the Center for Global Education to discuss the application process.

JYA Application Instructions for Architecture Students

Architecture students should follow the application instructions listed in the "How to Apply" section of this site for application to a JYA program. When choosing a program, students should consult with their academic advisor and the Associate Dean of the School of Architecure.

Questions about the application process should be directed to the director of study abroad in the Center for Global Education.

Universities Abroad (JYA)

In general, students engage in a course of study at the fourth year, which includes a full studio regimen. Students are expected to maintain a full-time enrollment for each semester spent abroad.

1. Germany: Cottbus, near Berlin: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA; students are encouraged to complete two semesters of German at Tulane in the year prior to study abroad
Duration: Fall, Spring, Yearlong
Language of Instruction: English; German

For further info on this school visit their web site: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus

2. Australia: Melbourne: University of Melbourne

Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA
Duration: Fall, Spring or Yearlong
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne

3. Australia: Sydney: University of Sydney

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA
Duration: Fall, Spring or Yearlong
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney

4. China: Hong Kong (SAR): Chinese University of Hong Kong

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA; two semesters of Chinese at Tulane in the year prior to study abroad with a B average or higher
Duration: Yearlong, Fall or Spring semester
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: Department of Architecture, Chinese University of Hong Kong

5. England: London: University College London (The Bartlett)

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA
Duration: Yearlong, fall or spring
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: The Barlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London (UCL)

6. France: Paris: Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture with JYA Paris

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA; four semesters of French at Tulane including FREN 315 in the year prior to study abroad with a B average or higher
Duration: Yearlong (recommended) fall or spring
Language of Instruction: French

For further info on this school visit their web site: L'Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture (ESA), Paris; Students should also visit the web site for Newcomb-Tulane JYA Paris program, which will serve as the homebase for architecture students in Paris.

7. Germany: Cottbus: BTU (near Berlin)

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA; students are encouraged to complete two semesters of German at Tulane in the year prior to study abroad
Duration: Fall, Spring, Yearlong
Language of Instruction: English; German

For further info on this school visit their web site: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus

8. Scotland: Glasgow: Glasgow School of Art (The Mac)

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA
Duration: Yearlong only
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art

9. Singapore:National University of Singapore

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 GPA
Duration: Yearlong; Fall or Spring Semester
Language of Instruction: English

For further info on this school visit their web site: Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore

10. Spain: Madrid: Escuela técnica superior de arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM) with JYA Madrid

Tulane Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA; Two semesters of Spanish language at Tulane including SPAN 304 in the year prior to study abroad with a B average or higher
Duration: Yearlong only
Language of Instruction: Spanish

For further info on this school visit their web site: Escuela técnica superior de arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM); Students should also visit the web site for Newcomb-Tulane JYA Madrid program, which will serve as the homebase for architecture students in Madrid.

 

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Choosing a Program

1. Eligibility & Preparation
2. Advising
3. Application & Deadlines
4. Scholarships
5. Environmental Responsibility
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Contact Us

Office of Study Abroad
Center for Global Education
Tate House
7008 Zimple Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Tel: (504) 865-5339
Fax: (504) 862-8765
E-mail: cge@tulane.edu
http://global.tulane.edu

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