In this program, the training is aimed at providing the future professional with the necessary elements to develop their creative and critical capacity to carry out quality architectural and urban interventions with due technical and methodological support.
To achieve this, the Architecture program at UCA is based on three fundamental axes: architectural design, technology, and history.
It also builds on three challenges: a degree of social responsibility; a commitment to technological innovation adapted to the reality of Salvadoran society; and influencing structural change in society from the perspective of architecture.
Hands-on practice is of utmost importance in our courses, so we have hardware and equipment to complement the theoretical knowledge acquired in lectures.
We have five computer labs that our students can use freely to study, practice, complete assignments and class projects, and where our teaching assistants conduct guided workshops that are part of the program.
Be part of the new generation of architetcs!
Syllabus
Testimonials from ARCH students
3rd-year student
I decided to study Architecture at UCA because the program goes beyond designing buildings, it’s about understanding how space shapes people’s lives. I was inspired by the idea that projects are not only evaluated for their aesthetics but also for their social and environmental impact. From the very first semester, I’ve learned to see the city with new eyes.
4th-year student
I’ve always loved drawing and building models, but at UCA I learned that Architecture is also a tool for social change. It motivates me to know that the projects we create can help improve the lives of communities and individuals, like in the workshops where we study neighborhoods in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador.
5th-year student
UCA taught me that Architecture doesn’t end with drawings or models, it begins in the streets, in direct contact with people. I chose this major because I want to contribute to the improvement of my country from a social perspective. My professors encouraged me to research, to visit communities, and to understand that every project can make a real difference.
Modality of the program
From the first to the fourth year, classes are held during the day. In the fifth year, classes are scheduled early in the morning (7:00 to 8:40) and late in the evening (17:30 to 20:10). This allows senior students to obtain and complete internships or get their first job.
Schedule
During the first three years, the courses are taught during daytime hours; from the fourth year onwards, in the morning and starting at 5:30 p.m.
You will be able to build projects such as:
Professional Practice Areas
- Architectural design
- Urban planning
- Construction
- Supervision
- Public administration
- Teaching
More information
D.Arch Edgar Alexander Renderos Pineda
Architecture Director
2210-6600, ext. 1164
arenderos@uca.edu.sv