About The Course
The 5-year program equips students with the necessary skills to practice architecture while understanding the foundation and technical aspects and deploying skills in a creative and imaginative manner. The course involves about 20 mandatory subject streams along with optional electives that enrich knowledge and serve as pre-specializations. The course also includes a semester of practical training, a compressed avatar of apprenticeship.Typically, the early years focus on skill building and knowledge sharing, while the later years focus on the application of the knowledge with the skills, and thereon to further exposure & specialization. From the very first day of college, you can explore the field and break through creative boundaries, while gaining hands-on experience that offers the foundation and tools to succeed.
Be inspired by leading academicians and professionals in the field of architecture!
The Profession and Education of Architecture in India are regulated by the Council of Architecture, a national statutory body, and followed by the various Universities & Schools of Architecture across the country.
The course involves about 20 mandatory subject streams along with optional electives that enrich knowledge and serve as pre-specialisations. The course also includes a semester of practical training, a compressed avatar of apprenticeship.
Typically, the early years focus on skill building and knowledge sharing, while the later years focus on the application of the knowledge with the skills, and thereon to further exposure & specialization.



Embark on a unique and innovative educational journey through the collaborative initiative between the Satish Misal Education Foundation’s Brick Group of Institutes in Pune, India, and Thomas Jefferson University’s award-winning MS in Sustainable Design program. This innovative pathway offers a distinctive approach to earning an MS in Sustainable Design degree from Jefferson, providing students with the flexibility of starting their graduate studies in a hybrid/online format from India and seamlessly transitioning to in-person classes in the United States in Year 2.
Begin your MS in Sustainable Design program with the first year in India, complemented by an in-person class at the SMEF’s Brick Group of Institutes in Pune.
In Year 2, relocate to Philadelphia, USA, and immerse yourself in classes on Jefferson’s East Falls campus.
Upon successful completion, international students are eligible for an extension of the Optional Practice Training period, allowing them to reside in the United States for three additional years for professional work in their field.
The MS in Sustainable Design program, in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University, is typically completed in 24 months, comprising a total of 33 credits. To apply, please visit the Thomas Jefferson University Brick Partnership program page here. Contact Jefferson to learn about available scholarships.