✅ Architecture training in Senegal

You want to become an interior designer, creative collaborator or even decorator. No need to go abroad anymore. Indeed, Senegal offers prestigious schools in architecture. It is possible to study up to a master's degree with internationally recognized aggregations. But you are probably wondering, what are the diplomas to do this type of learning? What are the best institutes in the field? Follow us in this article. Here's everything you need to know about the architecture training in Senegal.

What are the diplomas required to train as an architect in Senegal??

Architecture training in Senegal requires specific diplomas. Indeed, they are based above all on purely mathematical and logical rules. So, to follow this type of study, the best thing is to have a scientific secondary school diploma or one BTS in Civil Engineering.

Where to study architecture in Senegal?

Training in architecture is provided in Senegal by three training schools which are: SUPTEC BATIS, IPP and CUAD.



Higher Institute of New Technologies for Building Trade and Health (SUPTEC BATIS)  

This training includes an architecture and civil engineering module. Indeed, it is essentially academic based on theoretical and practical courses. However, it begins each year in November and ends in July. Moreover, the advantage of this training is the flexibility it offers in terms of time management. You can schedule your lessons during the day or in the evening. The faculty is made up of qualified professionals and business leaders.

How are registrations for SUPTEC BATIS carried out??  

To enroll in the school, you must provide these documents:

  • Two photos
  • A photocopy of the national identity card
  • A photocopy of the baccalaureate statement
  • Photocopy of transcripts (2n/a, 1er and terminal)

What are the registration fees?

  • 35,000 CFA francs for the uniform payable in two instalments
  • The training takes place over two years. In the first year, you will pay a fee of 15,000 CFA francs per month and in the second year a sum of 45,000 CFA francs per month

Pan African Polytechnic Institute (IPP) 

IPP is above all a school of entrepreneurship which helps these students in their individual careers. In addition, for pedagogy, the school offers three distinct streams: Civil Engineering, the Management Science and thearchitecture.

What are the architecture courses offered by IPP?  

The architecture courses provided by IPP aim to provide solid skills in the design of architectural projects. You can make a bachelor's degree in architecture or a master's degree.

How is the teaching?

Teaching is purely pedagogical at the IPP. Indeed, to consolidate the knowledge acquired, students must do internships in companies every year.

How are classes organized within the school??  

The training is organized in six semesters for the bachelor's degree, i.e. two semesters per year and an internship in a company. Whereas, for the master's you will have to do four semesters.

What are the admission requirements?

Admission requirements are based on the candidates' abilities. Indeed, for the IPP, what counts above all is motivation and understanding.

How do I register for IPP?

For registrations, the school has set up a contact form on the site www.ippdakar.com. Indeed, this will allow you to contact them for an appointment or for information on the files to be provided and the registration fees.

University College of Architecture (CUAD)

CUAD trains new graduates on new technologies designed for architecture. In addition, to innovate and enhance the experience of its learners, it often organizes seminars.

The curriculum

CUAD offers:

A professional license

The license takes place in three years with six semesters. However, each semester has its well-defined program. Indeed, in the license in the first semester, you will have to do internships over 40 hours and practical work over 84 hours per semester and workshops in urban planning and architecture.

A professional master  

The master takes place over two years with four semesters. Indeed, you will have to do courses and seminars on architecture, personal development, construction economics. Each year the modules are accompanied by reinforcement courses. In master 2 the courses focus on architecture, drawings and observations, methodology and a graduation project. The school is near Cheikh Anta Diop University.

How to register for CUAD?  

Go to their official website www.cuarchi-dakar.com. Indeed, it has a contact form that will allow you to make an appointment or to have more information on the training courses offered.

What are the opportunities for architecture training in Senegal??

Opportunities

After graduation, you can be:

  • Consulting architect
  • Building Architect
  • landscape designer
  • Monument Architect

There are few architecture training schools in Senegal. On average, there are three training schools. However, their training is very rich.

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