Curricula of the world architectural engineering undergraduate programs

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to carry out a comparative analysis of the curricula of 33 Architectural Engineering (AE) undergraduate programs around the world that are labeled in the same way but present different perceptions of the label concept. We applied various types of analysis and evaluated the absolute and relative value of curricula by comparing: study length, number of credits, courses, electives, etc. We discuss our figures, findings, and conclusions in this paper. Not all regions of the world are represented equally, and interpretation of the curricula may be subjective, based on the selected approach. The findings reveal a large spectrum of opinions in academia regarding what constitutes Architectural Engineering, as demonstrated by differing study program contents around the world. Our data and analysis provide valuable insights and a springboard for academia, researchers and curriculum developers in the field of Architectural Engineering to reach consensus.