Architecture and Built Environment

Study Architecture and Built Environment in Malaysia. Explore Diploma, Degree, Master's & PhD programmes in architecture, quantity surveying and more.

Levels: Diploma to Postgraduate
Total tuition: RM 13,200 – RM 165,697
Courses: 81 at 10 universities

Overview

Architecture and Built Environment covers how the buildings, cities and spaces people live and work in are designed, built and managed. Students learn architectural design, building technology, construction, sustainability, urban planning and project management. They build their skills through design studios, hands-on model making, digital tools such as CAD and BIM, site visits and industry placements.

Malaysia is an inspiring place to study this field. Its cities mix heritage architecture with modern skylines, and its construction and property sectors keep growing. Programmes are available at every level, all taught in English:

Foundation
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's
PhD

Programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Professional programmes may also be recognised by bodies such as the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), depending on the university. Lower tuition and living costs make Malaysia an affordable place to start a career in design and construction.

Popular specialisations include:

Architecture
Interior Architecture & Design
Landscape Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management
Building Surveying
Urban & Regional Planning
Real Estate & Property Management

Courses in Architecture and Built Environment

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All 81 Architecture and Built Environment courses

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

INTI International University & Colleges · Diploma · 30 months · Starts Jan, Jun, Aug

RM 47,374total tuition
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Bachelor in Quantity Surveying (Hons)

SEGi University & Colleges · Undergraduate · 42 months · Starts Jan, May, Sep

RM 78,192.90total tuition
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Bachelor in Quantity Surveying (Hons) - Year 2 Entry

SEGi University & Colleges · Undergraduate · 30 months · Starts Jan, May, Sep

RM 58,065.20total tuition
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Bachelor of Applied Arts and Design (Honours)

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) · Undergraduate · 4 years · Starts Sep, Oct

RM 72,800total tuition
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Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) · Undergraduate · 3 years · Starts Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Sep, Nov

RM 110,400total tuition
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture

SEGi University & Colleges · Undergraduate · 42 months · Starts Jan, Jun, Sep

RM 90,854.60total tuition
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Career opportunities

Architecture and Built Environment graduates work in architecture firms, construction companies, property developers, consultancies, local authorities and government agencies. Common career paths include:

Architect
Architectural Designer
Interior Designer
Landscape Architect
Quantity Surveyor
Construction / Project Manager
Building Surveyor
Urban Planner
Property Manager / Valuer
BIM Coordinator

Architecture graduates can continue through the professional pathway to register as Professional Architects with LAM. A Master's leads to senior design and management roles, and a PhD opens up careers in research, sustainable design and academia.