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Faculty of Engineering

Architecture

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We train our students in the comprehensive mastery of the architectural project to transform the local environment and develop internationally.

The Architecture program promotes superior knowledge in the architectural and urban field, training architects to positively influence society. It aspires to be a reference in the country, helping to organize cities and adequately plan the territory and landscape.

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Admission profile

El ingresante al Programa Académico de Arquitectura de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Piura debe contar con unas competencias apropiadas para afrontar con éxito los retos de los estudios universitarios por venir. The necessary skills are:

  • Respect the basic rules of coexistence in a demanding and person-centered academic environment.
  • Understand short sentences and communicate ideas orally and in writing.
  • Ability to solve basic mathematics problems: algebra, geometry and mathematical reasoning.
  • Perform in collaborative groups.

These skills will be evaluated in the admission process and at the preparatory or introductory level (leveling).

Graduation profile

El egresado de la carrera de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Piura posee un profundo conocimiento teórico de la arquitectura y el urbanismo, y un amplio bagaje cultural, social y científico que le permiten participar competentemente en la resolución de problemas a través del diseño arquitectónico dentro de un adecuado margen estético y constructivo. Está presto a satisfacer los requerimientos del usuario, preocupándose por la sustentabilidad del proyecto arquitectónico, por la preservación del medio ambiente y por la acertada intervención de la ciudad, el patrimonio, el territorio y el paisaje. Asimismo, es consciente del papel del arquitecto en la sociedad y de las problemáticas relacionadas a la arquitectura y el urbanismo que existen en el ámbito local y regional cuya solución le competen. Posee habilidades sociales y una formación humanística sólida que le permiten desenvolverse virtuosamente en el equipo de trabajo de un proyecto, por medio de una comunicación eficiente, una apropiada representación gráfica y un gran interés por el aprendizaje. Tenemos el convencimiento de que nuestros egresados poseen fuertes convicciones morales y éticas, y que son conscientes del aporte que pueden ofrecer como profesionales de la arquitectura a su ciudad y a su país.

Knowledge Areas

Architectural Graphic Expression

Theory and History of Architecture

Architectural projects

Urbanism and Landscape

Building and Project Management

Arts and Plastic Expression

Architectural Graphic Expression

Develops graphic tools such as spatial vision, proportion management, manual and computer drawing, geometric knowledge, construction criteria, necessary to face the architectural project solidly.

Theory and History of Architecture

It provides solid foundations related to the abundant aesthetic thinking that has served as a background for architectural culture throughout the centuries, so as not to reduce beauty to a merely subjective issue.
It offers a theoretical reflection on architecture and the city throughout history, linked to a certain conception of the person.

Architectural projects

Researches and develops architectural projects that society demands, considering their functionality, constructive rigor, beauty, and their urban impact.

Urbanism and Landscape

It reflects on the city and its own problems from the theoretical field of topography, territory, landscape and urban planning.

Building and Project Management

It includes the studies and knowledge necessary for the materialization of the architectural fact: structures, construction techniques, building installations, etc. In addition, it includes other aspects of the profession such as project management, sustainability, energy efficiency, and the legal bases of the performance of architecture and urban planning.

Arts and Plastic Expression

It includes other topics, also important in the Architecture degree, related to plastic materials, such as painting, sculpture, photography, etc.

Curriculum

Cycle I

  • Descriptive Geometry 1
  • Architectural Drawing 1
  • Introduction to Architecture
  • Matemáticas 1
  • University orientation
  • Verbal Communication 1

Cycle II

  • Descriptive Geometry 2
  • Architectural Drawing 2
  • History of Architecture 1
  • Matemáticas 2
  • Física General
  • Verbal Communication 2

Cycle III

  • Projects 1
  • History of Architecture 2
  • Art History 1
  • Construcción 1
  • Física Aplicada
  • Philosophical Anthropology

Cycle IV

  • Projects 2
  • History of Architecture 3
  • Art History 2
  • Estructuras 1
  • Curso Electivo 1
  • Reality, Knowledge and Transcendence

Cycle V

  • Projects 3
  • Historia de la Arquitectura 4
  • Historia del Urbanismo
  • Construcción 2
  • Curso Electivo 2
  • Introduction to Theology

Cycle VI

  • Projects 4
  • Estética
  • Urbanism 1
  • Estructuras 2
  • Curso Electivo 3
  • Theology and Christian Life

Cycle VII

  • Projects 5
  • Expresión Gráfica Avanzada
  • Urbanism 2
  • Construcción 3
  • Instalaciones 1
  • Social doctrine of the church

Cycle VIII

  • Projects 6
  • Fabricación 1
  • Curso Electivo 4
  • Urbanismo 3
  • Estructuras 3
  • Instalaciones 2

Cycle IX

  • Projects 7
  • Fabricación 2
  • Paisaje
  • Diseño Aplicado 1
  • Instalaciones 3

Cycle

  • Projects 8
  • Introducción al Proyecto Fin de Carrera
  • Legislación en Arquitectura
  • Diseño Aplicado 2
  • Sostenibilidad

Importante: Nuestro diseño curricular está sujeto a actualización de acuerdo con el artículo 40 de la Ley Universitaria.

Leyenda

  • Expresión Gráfica
  • Expresión Gráfica
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Ciencias exactas y de la Naturaleza
  • Humanities
  • Humanities
  • Expresión Gráfica
  • Expresión Gráfica
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Ciencias exactas y de la Naturaleza
  • Ciencias exactas y de la Naturaleza
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Humanities
  • Construcción
  • Ciencias exactas y de la Naturaleza
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Humanities
  • Construcción
  • Electivos
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Urbanism and Landscape
  • Construcción
  • Electivos
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Historia de la Arquitectura
  • Urbanism and Landscape
  • Construcción
  • Electivos
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Expresión Gráfica
  • Urbanism and Landscape
  • Construcción
  • Construcción
  • Humanities
  • Architectural projects
  • Architectural projects
  • Electivos
  • Urbanism and Landscape
  • Construcción
  • Construcción
  • Architectural projects
  • Architectural projects
  • Urbanism and Landscape
  • Construcción
  • Construcción
  • Architectural projects
  • Architectural projects
  • Construcción
  • Construcción
  • Construcción

Program Strengths

Teaching Staff

The program has a teaching staff made up mainly of full-time professors. The teachers have up-to-date knowledge of the course and are committed to the comprehensive training of the student and continuous improvement processes.

HUMANISTIC TRAINING AND PERSONAL ADVICE

The program offers professional and humanistic training, with emphasis on the quality of teaching and the comprehensive training of people.

Likewise, it provides personalized academic advice through a personal and professional tutoring system, during all years of study.

PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL PROJECTS

Some subjects in the program offer the possibility of participating in social projects that benefit vulnerable sectors of the population, in rural or urban areas. These projects allow students to get closer to the reality of their environment and contribute to improving it.

CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The study plan offers the necessary knowledge to perform in the professional field of Architecture. Likewise, it lays the foundations to continue with specialization and postgraduate studies. At all times, it promotes scientific, rigorous and highly academically demanding training.

MOTIVATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND LABORATORIES

The program's infrastructure allows academic and research activities to be carried out in classrooms and laboratories surrounded by the natural landscape of the campus, in an environment conducive to reflection and study, in accordance with the demands of university education.

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND EXCHANGES

The program maintains cooperation agreements with international institutions, which promote the scientific development of teachers and students. Likewise, through the university's International Relations office, the student experience is promoted (outgoing) in foreign universities.

 

PEACE ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABILITY

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Degrees and titles

Pre professional practices

Bachelor's degree

Professional title – Architecture

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