NORTHBAY UNIVERSITY
School of Architecture
Architecture, interior architecture and urban planning. Studio culture, workshops and open crits.3undergraduate courses
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Courses
From the studio
Academic year
22 SEPTEMBER 2026Autumn term beginsStudio groups are announced in week one.
3–7 NOVEMBERInterim critsCrits are open; visitors are welcome on the studio floor.
12 DECEMBEROpen studio dayStudio and campus tours for applicants and their families.
19–23 JANUARY 2027Final reviewsTerm projects are exhibited and reviewed.
9 FEBRUARYSpring termElective workshops open for sign-up in week one.
Open studio day
Saturday 12 December, 11am. Studio tours, a model-making workshop and time to talk to current students.
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Applicants ask
Is there a foundation year?
Yes, an optional foundation year for applicants without an art or design background.
Are the studios open outside teaching hours?
Until 10pm on weekdays, and until midnight during final review weeks.
Can I switch courses after the first year?
Transfers are reviewed each year; ask the school office for the current process.
How do I get to campus?
Buses stop at the main gate. The workshop building is a ten-minute walk from the main campus.
Monday – Friday
9:00 – 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
School office. Closed for lunch 12:30 – 13:30.
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