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Architecture curriculum

Courses semester by semester for the 2026 intake of the full-time undergraduate programme.
Intake
2026
Duration
5 years
Semesters
10
Compulsory credits
152

Programme structure

Compulsory credits by knowledge block, from foundation to specialisation. Elective and non-credit courses are not included in this bar.

  • General required courses

    Political theory, national defence and security education, physical education

    11 compulsory credits

  • General education

    Common foundation: mathematics, foreign languages, law, study skills

    10 elective courses

    10 compulsory credits

  • Foundation of the field

    Core knowledge of the field

    4 elective courses

    46 compulsory credits

  • Specialised knowledge

    In-depth knowledge and skills

    10 elective courses

    66 compulsory credits

  • Internships

    Placements at companies and organisations

    3 compulsory credits

  • Graduation

    Graduation project, thesis or replacement courses

    12 compulsory credits

  • Other

    Courses not yet assigned to a specific knowledge block

    4 compulsory credits

Semester-by-semester plan

Each academic year has two semesters. Select a name in a “Take before” line to jump to that course.

Filter by knowledge block

Year 1

Semester 1

13 compulsory credits, 11 courses

  • National Defence and Security Education 1

    Course code: EDS101General requiredTheory 45 periodsNon-credit

    3 credits

  • National Defence and Security Education 2

    Course code: EDS102General requiredTheory 30 periodsNon-credit

    2 credits

  • National Defence and Security Education 3

    Course code: EDS104General requiredTheory 15 periodsNon-credit

    1 credits

  • National Defence and Security Education 4

    Course code: EDS105General requiredPractice 60 periodsNon-credit

    2 credits

  • Physical Education 1

    Course code: PHE101General requiredPractice 30 periodsNon-credit

    1 credits

  • Basic Informatics

    Course code: BIN101General educationTheory 15 periods, Practice 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Descriptive Geometry for Architects

    Course code: DGA210FoundationTheory 45 periods

    3 credits

  • Fundamentals of Architecture and Planning 1

    Course code: FAP201FoundationTheory 15 periods, Practice 60 periods

    3 credits

  • Fine Art

    Course code: FAR203FoundationTheory 15 periods, Practice 60 periods

    3 credits

  • Introduction to Architecture

    Course code: IAC209FoundationTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

Elective courses: General education

Choose as advised by the faculty.

  • Basic English 1

    Course code: BAE101Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

Semester 2

16 compulsory credits, 11 courses

  • Physical Education 2

    Course code: PHE102General requiredPractice 30 periodsNon-credit

    Take before: Physical Education 1

    1 credits

  • Marxist–Leninist Philosophy

    Course code: PHI101General requiredTheory 45 periods

    3 credits

  • Communication Skills, Behavioural Culture and Media

    Course code: CMB105General educationTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Study and Research Skills for Undergraduate Students

    Course code: SRU101General educationTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Fundamentals of Architecture and Planning 2

    Course code: FAP202FoundationTheory 15 periods, Practice 60 periods

    Take before: Fundamentals of Architecture and Planning 1

    3 credits

  • Principles of Form and Design

    Course code: PFD201FoundationTheory 30 periods

    Take before: Introduction to Architecture

    2 credits

  • Design Computing 1

    Course code: DCO203OtherTheory 15 periods, Practice 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Design Computing 2

    Course code: DCO205OtherTheory 15 periods, Practice 30 periods

    2 credits

Elective courses: General education

Choose as advised by the faculty.

  • Basic English 2

    Course code: BAE102Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Basic English 1

    2 credits

  • Basic Japanese 2

    Course code: BAJ102Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Basic Korean 2

    Course code: BAK102Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

Year 2

Semester 3

17 compulsory credits, 12 courses

Elective courses: General education

Choose as advised by the faculty.

  • Basic English 3

    Course code: BAE103Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Basic English 1, Basic English 2

    2 credits

  • Basic Japanese 3

    Course code: BAJ103Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Basic Japanese 2

    2 credits

  • Basic Korean 3

    Course code: BAK103Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

Semester 4

17 compulsory credits, 11 courses

  • Marxist–Leninist Political Economy

    Course code: PEM101General requiredTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Physical Education 4

    Course code: PHE106General requiredPractice 30 periodsNon-credit

    Take before: Physical Education 1, Physical Education 2, Physical Education 3

    1 credits

  • Architectural Acoustics and Lighting

    Course code: AAL205FoundationTheory 30 periods

    Take before: Climate and Architecture

    2 credits

  • Orientation Internship

    Course code: AFT411FoundationPractice 90 periods

    2 credits

  • Measured Drawings

    Course code: MSD203FoundationPractice 30 periods

    1 credits

  • Structures for Architects

    Course code: STA201FoundationTheory 45 periods

    Take before: Construction Mechanics

    3 credits

  • Architectural Design Studio 2

    Course code: ARD321SpecialisedTheory 30 periods, Practice 90 periods

    Take before: Architectural Design Studio 1

    5 credits

  • Urban Planning

    Course code: UBL334SpecialisedTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

Elective courses: General education

Choose as advised by the faculty.

Year 3

Semester 5

17 compulsory credits, 10 courses

  • Ho Chi Minh Ideology

    Course code: HCM101General requiredTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Life Safety and Accessible Design

    Course code: LSA201FoundationTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering 1

    Course code: MEP201FoundationTheory 30 periods, Practice 30 periods

    Take before: Construction Mechanics

    3 credits

  • Architectural Design Studio 3

    Course code: ARD322SpecialisedTheory 30 periods, Practice 90 periods

    Take before: National Defence and Security Education 1, Site Planning, Architectural Acoustics and Lighting, Architectural Design Studio 2

    5 credits

  • History of Eastern Architecture

    Course code: HOV301SpecialisedTheory 30 periods

    Take before: Architectural Design Studio 2

    2 credits

  • Landscape Architecture

    Course code: LAC310SpecialisedTheory 30 periods

    Take before: Urban Planning

    2 credits

  • One-Day Esquisse 1

    Course code: ODE315SpecialisedPractice 10 periods

    1 credits

Elective courses: Foundation of the field

Choose as advised by the faculty.

Elective courses: Specialised knowledge

Choose as advised by the faculty.

Semester 6

18 compulsory credits, 10 courses

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Course code: IID201FoundationTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering 2

    Course code: MEP202FoundationTheory 30 periods, Practice 30 periods

    Take before: History of Eastern Architecture

    3 credits

  • Professional Internship

    Course code: AFT412SpecialisedPractice 135 periods

    Take before: Orientation Internship

    3 credits

  • Architectural Design Studio 4

    Course code: ARD323SpecialisedTheory 30 periods, Practice 90 periods

    Take before: Architectural Design Studio 3

    5 credits

  • History of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Architecture

    Course code: HVA302SpecialisedTheory 30 periods

    Take before: History of Eastern Architecture

    2 credits

  • Landscape Design Studio

    Course code: LDS318SpecialisedTheory 15 periods, Practice 30 periods

    Take before: Architectural Design Studio 3

    2 credits

  • One-Day Esquisse 2

    Course code: ODE316SpecialisedPractice 10 periods

    Take before: One-Day Esquisse 1

    1 credits

Elective courses: Foundation of the field

Choose as advised by the faculty.

  • Intermediate Japanese 2

    Course code: INJ202Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Intermediate Japanese 1

    2 credits

  • Intermediate Korean 2

    Course code: INK302Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

Elective courses: Specialised knowledge

Choose as advised by the faculty.

Year 4

Semester 7

15 compulsory credits, 10 courses

Elective courses: Specialised knowledge

Choose as advised by the faculty.

  • Architectural Heritage Conservation and Preservation

    Course code: HCP338Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Modern Construction Technology

    Course code: MCT336Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Structures for Architects

    2 credits

  • Modern Materials and Structures

    Course code: MMS335Theory 30 periods

    Take before: Structures for Architects

    2 credits

  • Urban Sociology

    Course code: URS328Theory 30 periods

    2 credits

Semester 8

13 compulsory credits, 9 courses

  • Scientific Socialism

    Course code: SSC101General requiredTheory 30 periods

    2 credits

  • Architecture and Construction Law

    Course code: ACL210FoundationTheory 30 periods

    Take before: Introduction to Law

    2 credits

  • Architectural Design Studio 6

    Course code: ARD325SpecialisedTheory 30 periods, Practice 90 periods

    Take before: Architectural Design Studio 5

    5 credits

  • Contemporary Architecture

    Course code: CAC338SpecialisedTheory 30 periods

    Take before: History of Western Architecture

    2 credits

  • Technical Documents

    Course code: THD340SpecialisedTheory 15 periods, Practice 30 periods

    2 credits

Elective courses: Specialised knowledge

Choose as advised by the faculty.

Year 5

Semester 9

14 compulsory credits, 5 courses

Semester 10

12 compulsory credits, 1 courses

How to read this curriculum

Credits
The unit of study load. In this programme one credit usually equals 15 theory periods or 30 practice periods.
Elective
Students choose courses from the group as advised by the faculty.
Non-credit
National defence and security education and physical education: required, but not counted towards accumulated credits.
Take before
Must be taken (not necessarily passed) before this course.
Prerequisite
Must be taken and passed before this course.

Based on the full-time undergraduate curriculum for the 2026 intake issued by the Academic Affairs Office on 17/07/2026.

Semesters shown are the planned schedule. Required elective credits and graduation requirements follow the University's current regulations.