Architecture is a diverse profession involving art, science, and engineering, with an objective of designing functional and inspiring spaces. For students in Kerala, pursuing architecture from a Council of Architecture (COA) approved college ensures quality education and a recognized degree. Some of the well known colleges include Avani Institute of Design, and SCMS School of Architecture and many more.After the completion of an architecture degree, the students can work as architects for private firms, urban planners, interior designers, landscape architects or take up government positions available in housing and urban/town planning. Many architects are employed in the ever-developing form of smart cities where eco-friendliness is desired, and development of innovative design is a growing concern. Some graduates venture into research, teaching, or start their own design firms.The following table lists 20 such COA approved architecture colleges in Kerala.(In no particular order)S.no .CollegeLocation1Bishop Jerome Institute (BJGI)Kollam, Kerala2DC School of Architecture and Design (DCSAAD) VagamonIdukki, Kerala3Mookambika Technical Campus School of ArchitectureMuvattupuzha, Kerala4College of Architecture Trivandrum (CAT)Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala5Thejus College of Architecture (TCA) VellarakkadThrissur, Kerala6KMEA College of ArchitectureAluva, Kerala7IES College of Architecture (IESCA)Thrissur, Kerala8Seed: APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental DesignMuvattupuzha, Kerala9Avani Institute of DesignCalicut, Kerala10Marian College of Architecture and PlanningThiruvananthapuram, Kerala11Global Institute of Architecture (GIA)Palakkad, Kerala12Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, VyttilaKochi, Kerala13SCMS School of Architecture (SCMS)Ernakulam, Kerala14Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, ChelambraMalappuram, Kerala15Nizar Rahim and Mark School of ArchitectureKollam, Kerala16Nehru College of ArchitecturePalakkad, Kerala17MES College of Architecture, KakkodiKozhikode, Kerala18Eranad Knowledge City College of ArchitectureMalappuram, Kerala19Mangalam School of Architecture and PlanningKottayam, Kerala20KMCT College of Architecture, ManasseryKozhikode, KeralaThe above mentioned COA-approved architecture institutions provide strong academic foundations and help graduates build successful careers in India or internationally. They train them to be competent professionals in the field of architecture.
