Department of Architecture and Interior Design
May 12, 2023 2025-08-27 14:08Department of Architecture and Interior Design
The Department of Architecture and Interior Design develops human resources with innovation, creativity, and sustainability in the fields of architecture and interior design, aligning with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. The program structure is diverse, practical, and hands-on, providing students with the necessary blend of general, oriented, core, and elective courses. The programs also include architectural design studios, project-based internships, industrial placements, and graduation projects.
VISION
To produce competent and capable human resources in the field of Architecture by promoting integrity, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and creativity for the industry’s current needs and future development.
MISSION
- Produce competent architects and interior designers:
Be a top university in Cambodia for producing employable graduates who can solve industry challenges within the context of social needs, cultural trends, and climate variability. - Provide the best quality of education and learning environment: Foster learning in a productive environment with a constantly updated curriculum, bridging the gap between university and industry requirements by associating students with industrial work (internships) and practical theory.
- Instill integrity and an entrepreneurial mindset: Prepare students with an entrepreneurial mindset, humanity, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Impart a research centre: Focus on research in the sustainable built environment.
VALUE
Professionalism, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Innovation, Sustainability.
STRUCTURE AND FOCUS
The four-year academic is contributed to:
- Design Representation
- History and Theory of Architecture and Interior Design
- Digital Technologies
- Materials and Construction
- Interior Architecture
6. Environmental and Sustainable Design
7. Building Service and Science
8. Planning and Management
9. Research and Graduate Project
10. Internship and Industrial Placement
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree program contains 156 credits combining from 106 credits of coursework, 48 credits of internship and 2 credits of Industrial Placement Report. The courses are divided into three categories, including Common Courses, Specialized Courses, and Elective Courses.
| No. | Course | Number of Courses | Hours | Credit |
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| 1 | Common courses | 11 | 330 | 22 |
| 2 | Specialized courses | 21 | 1,260 | 60 |
| 3 | Elective courses | 9 | 360 | 24 |
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– 9 internships (1st, 2nd and 3rd year) – 3 full-time internships/ Industrial Placements in the 4th year at the industry = 30 credits* |
12 | 2,160 | 48 |
| 5 | Industrial placement for whole 4th year and thesis defence | — | — | 2 |
Bachelor of Architecture
Architecture has been defined diversely throughout history, and its practice has always been shaped by the advancement of innovative technology. Technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), has been dominating every aspect of our built environment. CamTech’s Architecture Program is designed to equip students with the skills to use technology ethically, and its core is the smart Design Studio, which encourages students to have an in-depth understanding of building structures and critical issues in architectural design. Students will be able to immerse themselves in new, cutting-edge technology in construction and produce more sustainable buildings locally and internationally. We empower students to use new digital architecture technology such as AI, data analysis, 3D modeling for design, virtual reality, and so on to enable optimal design, sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, a safe environment, and time-saving. CamTech offers a work-integrated learning experience to develop students’ employability, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills.
Bachelor of Interior Design
Interior Design at CamTech University focuses on the creation of innovative and exciting, lively interior spaces through the adaptation and spatial arrangement of buildings. The program is designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of interior space, the relationship between the exterior and interior environment, the use of materials and their techniques for sustainability, and the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to pursue a career in interior architecture and other related fields. Digital technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (AR & VR) will be utilized to make interior spaces more intuitive in the real world before they are constructed. We empower students to use new digital architecture technology such as AI, data analysis, 3D modeling for design, virtual reality, and so on to enable optimal design, sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, a safe environment, and time-saving. CamTech offers a work-integrated learning experience to ensure students’ employability, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The programs offered by the Department of Architecture & Interior Design emphasize hands-on and project-based learning. All core courses are delivered through the following platforms:
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Slide presentations, course materials, assignments, and the final project are uploaded and assigned in Google Classroom.
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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
The Department of Architecture and Interior Design encourages collaborative learning, enabling students to work hands-on with various industry experts and through diverse channels for maximum exposure and guidance (focusing on real-world issues).
- Exchange Program: Opportunities for short-term exchange programs with our academic partners.
- Research and Publication: Promoting research activities with faculty members and partners.
- Community and Society Involvement: Attending Green Day, Culture Day, Charity Day, and Environmental Day.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Collaborative work with non-governmental organizations, contributing to design solution proposals and transforming neighborhoods.
- Government Agencies: Working with local authorities on various scales, from small installations to urban planning.
- Industry: Inviting industry guests and practitioners.
Job prospects in Architecture and Interior Design:
- Architect/Architectural Designer
- Landsc ape Designer/Green Architect
- Architectural Entrepreneur/Freelancer
- Architecture and Interior Consultant
- Researcher in Architectural Praxis
- Architectural Technologist
- Interior and Spatial Designer
- Furniture/Textile Designer
- Governor officer
- Others.
Our People
Our Industrial Partner
Mega Asset Management
Established in 2008, Mega Asset Management Co., Ltd is a consultancy company in Cambodia, specialized in real estate development. It manages over commercial and residential building, hotel, hospitality, industrial parks and more. Real estate projects under Mega Asset Management’s name include Diamond Island City, Olympia City and Chroy Changvar Satellite City to name a few.
CMED Group Co., Ltd.,
Founded in 2013, CMED Group is a Cambodian-owned company with 8 business units, which operates in four main business industries: construction, gas, home appliance retailing, and automobile. The CMED Group has provided quality services and products while establishing business relationships with numerous well-known international companies, including Hitachi, Honda, Isuzu, Komatsu, and Bosch.
Koh Pich Construction Company (KPCC)
Established in 2016, Koh Pich Construction Company (KPCC) is a business division of Diamond Island Development Company Co., Ltd. KPCC has been playing a vital role in designing and building some construction projects within the Canadia Group and providing its customers with construction-related services as consultancy, feasibility study and design.
From humble beginnings as a small, family-run business, ISI Group is one of Cambodia’s most respected, successful and diversified corporations. With more than 20 years’ experience, our companies lead markets across the building, construction and technology sectors. ISI’s CSR programs promote positive social change through four key areas: Education, Healthcare, Sports and Housing.
