•Jindal Adelaide Architecture Pathway; BA Hons (JGU) + B ArchDes (UoA) + M Arch (UoA) Degrees
•Westminster Interior Environments Pathway; BA Hons (JGU) + MA/MSc (UoW*) Degrees
•Westminster Built Environment Studies Pathway; B Des (JGU) + MA/MSc (UoW) Degrees
The Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA) produces paradigmatic shifts in the way we MAKE, IMAGINE and MANAGE all Built Environments, ranging from the most intimate to the most public, from the analogue to the digital, from the real to the virtual.
JSAA is an academic environment that is creative, intellectually rigorous, making oriented, interdisciplinary, and innovative. It follows internationally accepted best practices of the academia supported by a globally acclaimed faculty. We foster interdisciplinary work that cuts across intellectual terrains and institutions worldwide allowing students and faculty to actively address the most pressing issues and problems facing our world today.
The B Arch Bachelor of Architecture program @JSAA is a five-year Council of Architecture (CoA) accredited academic program in architecture which prepares you for a career as a licensed architect in India.
In addition to the CoA program requirements, the program at the JSAA also uniquely allows you to choose one minor area of study. The minor areas of study are carefully designed to provide you with additional skill sets which no other program of architecture in the country provides. The result is that you emerge as an architect with a unique combination of abilities which can be applied across multiple industries and sectors.
Upon the successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) degree.
The four-year Interiors pathway @JSAA is a cutting-edge program in Interior Design and Architecture that will make you an industry-ready design professional who is critical, and entrepreneurial; is globally competitive, and locally embedded; is invested in making, and able to think on your feet; and exercises empathy and practices judiciously across diverse scales and media.
Situating itself within the terrain of complex practices of inhabitation through objects, materials, and memories, this program is suitable for students who want to work in the areas of Interior Design, Set and Production Design, Object Design, Appurtenances design, Museum and Event Design, Virtual Design, Retail Design, Design and Style Consultants, etc.
Upon the successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Design (B Des) degree.
The B Des Immersive Digital Environments Pathway @JSAA is the first-of-its-kind four-year undergraduate design program in India. Designed to train you develop immersive environments and craft impactful narratives using AR, VR, and MR technologies, this program will provide you expertise in advanced visual capture systems, hybrid virtual-physical immersion, and data-driven storytelling frameworks that enhance sensory engagement and support sense-making and placemaking.
Designed for students who want to work in areas spanning metaverse platforms, digital workplaces, robot-assisted surgeries, remote healthcare, gaming, films, smart city design, heritage preservation, and virtual tours, this program will help you redefine how we experience and shape the world today and in the future.
Upon the successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Design (B Des) degree.
JSAA proudly offers three dynamic International Dual Degree Programs, enabling students to gain a truly global perspective in the fields of architecture, interior design, and the built environment. These innovative academic pathways are designed in partnership with world-renowned institutions, empowering students to begin their undergraduate education at JSAA and complete their advanced degrees abroad. Each program is built on academic synergy, cultural immersion, and rigorous design thinking—positioning graduates for leadership in the global design and planning industries.
Students begin with a BA (Hons) in Built Environment Studies at JSAA, followed by a Bachelor of Architectural Design and a Master of Architecture at the University of Adelaide, Australia. This is a 3+1+2 year progression program.
As part of this global program, you are taught a curricula that is designed by top academics from two top school of architecture and built environment in the world as well as getting to chance to be part of a design cohort that is spread across two international institutions with state of the art facilities, job and networking opportunities.
JGU Build a solid foundation in design over three years @JSAA, mastering creative skills and innovative thinking about architecture.
Transfer to the UoA’s Bachelor of Architectural Design program in year four.
Upon successful completion you earn a Bachelor of Architectural Design from UoA and a Bachelor of Arts (hons) (Built Environment Studies) from JSAA.
Proceed to the two-year Graduate Program in Architecture at the UoA. Upon successful completion you earn an Internationally accredited professional master’s degree in architecture (M. Arch).
Students begin with a Bachelor of Design at JSAA and then transition to one of four MA or MSc programmes at the University of Westminster, UK. This is a 3.5 +1.5 progression program.
Designed for students who want to work in areas such as digital retail design, digital real estate development, game environment designers, digital production designers, virtual exhibitions and museum designers; Interior architects, event designers and managers, interior journalists, community media managers, strategic media and design consultants, the course present an unparalleled opportunity to take coursework at two leading creative institutions of India and UK.
Build a solid foundation in design over three years @JSAA, mastering creative skills and innovative thinking about the Built Environment in general
Spend half a year at the UoW, broadening your horizons and deciding which of the four master’s pathway you want to pursue in your fifth year at UoW. (see list in the Graduate section)
0.5 years at JSAA+Return to JSAA to complete your undergraduate degree, enriched by your global experiences.
Complete your journey with a one-year master’s at UoW by choosing from four specialized master’s programs to tailor your career.
1) MA Interactive Media Practice (IMP)
2) MA Event Design and Management (ED&M)
3) MA Interior Architecture (IA)
4) MSc Architecture and Environmental Design (A&ED)
Students begin with a Bachelor of Design at JSAA and then transition to one of four MA or MSc programmes at the University of Westminster, UK. This is a 3.5 +1.5 progression program.
Designed for students who want to work in domains of the Built Environment such as game environment designers, Interior architects, event designers and managers, architectural journalists, community media managers, strategic design consultants, green building managers, the course present an unparalleled opportunity to take coursework at two leading creative institutions of India and UK.
Build a solid foundation in design over three years @JSAA, mastering creative skills and innovative thinking about the Built Environment in general
Spend half a year at the UoW, broadening your horizons and deciding which of the four master’s pathway you want to pursue in your fifth year at UoW. (see list in the Graduate section)
0.5 years at JSAA+Upon successful completion you earn a Bachelor of Arts (hons) (Built Environment Studies) from JSAA.
Complete your journey with a one-year master’s at UoW by choosing from four specialized master’s programs to tailor your career.
1) MA Interactive Media Practice (IMP)
2) MA Event Design and Management (ED&M)
3) MA Interior Architecture (IA)
4) MSc Architecture and Environmental Design (A&ED)
Major – CoA Architecture
Batch 2023
BA BES Jindal Pathway + Law Minors + Masters in Sheffield
Batch 2022
Major – CoA Architecture
Batch 2024
Major - CoA
Batch 2024
Jindal School of Art and Architecture has been more than a place to learn—it’s been a transformative journey of growth and discovery. From student to graduate, every challenge shaped my purpose, leaving a lasting impact on my path and possibilities ahead.
JSAA’s flexible program allowed me to explore diverse interests, leading me to discover my passion for sustainability and communication design. Today, I work at the intersection of design, sustainability, and storytelling—a path shaped by JSAA’s unique pedagogy.
My final year at JSAA was the highlight of my journey, helping me realize my career path in real estate. The cherished moments from those years continue to bring smiles, reminding me of the invaluable experiences JSAA gave me.
JSAA equipped me with both technical skills and an awareness of architecture’s social impact. With a community of peers and mentors, I learned to think beyond design, shaping how I approach the built environment as a professional.
The IDE course has truly elevated our learning experience with its remarkable program structure, cutting-edge equipment, and skilled professors. As IDE students, we take pride in exploring game designing, coding, sound, and more. The journey from playing games to creating them has been transformative, allowing us to understand industry practices and develop our own games in just a month.
From the unique social ecosystem at JSAA to hands-on projects like building houses and immersive virtual spaces, IDE has given me memorable learning experiences. It has truly been a journey of exploration and creativity that I will cherish as I continue forward.
JSAA has guided me to discover my niche in design by broadening my imagination of the built environment. It’s been a journey of intimate learning and innovation, where representation and narratives became key tools. With a year left, JSAA continues to nurture my curiosity as I explore my growing interests.
JSAA has redefined my understanding of architecture, challenging me to think beyond the traditional context. Its flexibility allows me to learn across schools, collaborate with peers, and shape my pathway, making this learning journey dynamic and enriching.
The interdisciplinary learning at JSAA has transformed my approach to design, showing me how to address real-world complexities in a meaningful way. This context-driven perspective has shaped me into a more empathetic and thoughtful designer.
My journey at JSAA has been both rigorous and rewarding. The program’s focus on research and iterative design has enabled me to blend my interests in heritage and art history with hands-on learning, charting a path that is uniquely my own.
