International Undergraduate Program (IUP)

“Design Excellent and Global Reach
for Professional Practice”

Commencement date:
Every August

Length of Study:
4-year program
Single degree scheme: 7 semester in ITB plus 1 semester in partner universities
Double degree scheme: 5 semester in ITB plus 3 semester in partner universities*

*under agreement

Total Credit:
Minimum 144 credit-hours

Why IUP Architecture?

Get exciting experience in overseas University

Students get exposure to international culture in academic and social aspect by living abroad for one to three semester.

Be Prepared for a Global Career in Architecture

This program is focused on preparing students for international career in Architecture with broad networking with professional practices and stakeholders.

Economical Alternative to Studying Abroad

ITB’s International programs are proven to be lower in expenses rather than studying abroad on its own. Our partner university gives exclusive tuition for exchange students coming from this program.

Course Structure

Year 1

FOUNDATION (First Common Year)

The first year aims to expand the students’ spectrum in logical thinking from scientific spectrum to basic art, presentation, and creativity.

📅 Semester 1

Courses
Mathematics
General Physics
General Chemistry
Pancasila
Computational Thinking
Introduction to Principles of Sustainability
Human Settlement Laboratory

📅 Semester 2

Courses
Introduction to Engineering and Design
Indonesian Language
English
Sports
Project Management
Artificial Intelligence and Data Literacy
Design Basics Workshop
Communication and Presentation Technique

Year 2

BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The second stage focuses on developing basic architectural design and presentation skills.

📅 Semester 3

Courses
Architectural Design Studio I: Basic Design
Architectural Design Theory and Methods
Workshop on Structural and Construction Design I
History and Tradition of Indonesian Architecture
Elective course 1

📅 Semester 4

Courses
Architectural Design Studio II: Private House
Computation & Algorithmic Architecture Workshop
Workshop on Structural Design and Construction II
History and Tradition of the World Architecture
Elective course 2

Year 3

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The third stage focuses on improving architectural design knowledge and skills.

📅 Semester 5

Courses
Architectural Design Studio III: Urban Infill Harmonizing Architecture and Nature
Workshop on Site Planning and Design
Workshop on Sustainable Building System
Principles of Landscape Architecture
Elective course 3

📅 Semester 6

Courses
Architectural Design Studio IV: Urban Context and Building System
Housing and Human Settlement Design
Introduction to Urban Architecture
Elective course 4
Elective course 5

Exchange that should be equivalent to 18 Credits (Approval from Academic Advisor is mandatory)

Year 4

BASIC PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

The fourth stage focuses on advanced architectural design and preparing student to the professional program of architecture.

📅 Semester 7

Courses
Architectural Design Studio V: Urban Context and Mixed-use Building
Final Design Project Preparation
Religion
Civic Education
Elective course 6
Elective course 7

Exchange that should be equivalent to 18 Credits (Approval from Academic Advisor is mandatory)*

*only for Double Degree scheme

📅 Semester 8

Courses
Final Design Project: Issue-Pattern-Concept Based Architecture Design
Architectural Criticism
Elective course 8
Elective course 9

Exchange that should be equivalent to 18 Credits (Approval from Academic Advisor is mandatory)*

*only for Double Degree scheme

Admission

The students’ admission to the International Undergraduate Program is conducted through a selection system carried out by ITB.

Requirements:

Graduated from High School/equivalent, both from local or abroad schools, no longer than three years at the date of admission (e.g., 2026 Admission is for high school graduates of 2024, 2025, and 2026)
Have a maximum age of 22 years oldby 1 August 2026.
Never been registered as an ITB undergraduate program student.
Have high academic achievement during high school level/equivalent, as evidenced by the value of report cards/academic transcripts per semester, from semester 1 to semester 5
Show good academic achievement, by taking the ITB Academic Qualification (AQ) Test
Show good English language competency, by
Submit general IELTS test result, with minimum score of 5.5, or
Submit iBT TOEFL test result, with minimum score of 61, or
Taking the ITB English Language Qualification (ELQ) Test
Pay the selection fees. The fees cover the costs of selection and test, including:
Account Registration fee of IDR 1,500,000
ITB AQ Test fee of IDR 1,250,000
ITB ELQ Test fee of IDR 1,250,000 (optional, can be replace by IELTS certificate or iBT TOEFL certificate)
Drawing Test fee

Prospective students meeting the requirements can register as applicants in ITB International Undergraduate Program selection online, through
https://admission.itb.ac.id

For Tuition fee, see the ITB IUP for Non-School of Business and Management (SBM).
https://admission.itb.ac.id/info/international-undergraduate-program/

Student Exchange

Scheme 1: Single Degree Scheme

Student Exchange in One Semester (6th Semester)

Student exchange program is mandatory for IUP in Architecture to get international experience of critical and creative design thinking and also engaging in a vibrant learning process of our university partners. Students are required to take exchange program in their 6th Semester (one semester).

1.Students are responsible for all study expenses for student exchange program
2.There are limited slots and different academic requirement for each university partner
3.No degree from the partner university
4.Course plan in university partner must be approved by Academic Advisor for equivalency to curriculum in ITB (must be equivalent to 18 credit hours)

Scheme 2: Double Degree Scheme*

Student Exchange in Three Semesters (6th 8th Semester)

Currently the opportunity for Double Degree program is only offered to the University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane, Australia. Students are required to take exchange program in their 6th Semester to 8th Semester (three semesters)

1.Students are responsible for all study expenses for Double Degree program
2.Degree from UQ is Bachelor of Architecture Design (B.Arch.Des).
3.Course plan in university partner must be following the agreement between ITB and UQ to fulfill curriculum requirements from both universities

*under agreement