Universities

[sketchup_fan]

Hi guys, i'm interested in studying architecture but usa and uk universities are too expensive.
In my country we do not have private architecture universities.
I've looked over the web, but only found 2,3 online private universities which were not accredited(they said this in their info), but they were not
scams.
Could you please help me i'm in a dead end, and my whole life is design and buildings.

[solo]

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(www.auth.gr)

[sketchup_fan]

This is a public university and you can be accepted through exams, which all the seniors of the country give to be accepted in this public institution. If you pass these exams you get accepted in the university if not, they don't give you another chance. The educational system in my country stinks. So if someone has as a life dream being an architect and he doesn't pass, he then have to choose another profession or if nothing else suits to him, he will end up unemployed or being the butcher of the local market. I'm still a senior but i want to see what other options i have, if i end up out of the public architecture school.

[david_h]

Most areas allow "unlicensed" design for Small Residential only and no commercial or Institutional work. It's mostly based on square footages and building type. There may be a possibility working in an apprenticeship mode and then sitting for the exams==depends on the local laws. IT used to be allowed here but not anymore. One could work for like 8 years in an office and then be eligible to sit for the exams. who knows? Talk to your Local Office of Professional Licensing

[sketchup_fan]

How do you think of this
http://www.sfia.net/

Does the degree have to be accredited to be an architect?

[jeff hammond]

i imagine there are plenty of architects in greece..
network.. go to some events.. go to their offices.. ask questions.. etc..
get some first hand info.

[sketchup_fan]

Ok guys, thank you for your help, i'll do what you've advised me.