Chandigarh

Yes, Chandigarh University does offer semester exchange options for Architecture students. Through these programs, students can spend a semester at partner universities in USA, South Korea, and Belgium. This gives students to experience a new academic system, explore international architecture trends, and gain exposure to different culture and professional environments. The semetsre exchange is designed to complement the students's learning at CU, allowing them to earn credits abroad that count toward their degree. It also provides networking opportunities with peers and faculty from other countries, enhancing both academic knowledge and career prospects. Overall the semester exchange programme helps Architecture students broaden their learning, gain global exposure and prepare for international career opportunities.

Chandigarh University's architecture students are not just learning in classrooms, they are also active in big competitions across the country. The department supports them to join such events so they can show their talent, get new ideas, and work with students from other places.
Students have taken part in many national-level contests and also won prizes. In the Arttd'inox 3D Challenge by JSL Lifestyle Ltd., CU students grabbed the first prize. In a case study contest by Saint Gobain, they stood as the First Runner-up at the national level. They also join the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) events, where zonal competitions and workshops give them more exposure. These achievements show how the department encourages creativity and provides platforms where students can test their skills and gain real-world experience.

In Chandigarh University, the department often brings guest speakers to share knowledge with students. Many professionals from different areas of architecture visit and take lectures, workshops, or seminars. These sessions help students learn about design, construction, sustainability, and new trends in the industry.

There are also links with professional bodies like IGBC, FSAI, and ASHRAE, which give more exposure to students. Guest talks are not just theory, they also include case studies, live examples, and interaction with experts. Sometimes building material companies also show their the latest products in labs for students to explore. Such events give practical touch to education. 

Learning architecture is not only about books, it is also about touching, testing, and creating. The architecture department at Chandigarh University keeps practical learning as an important part of the course. Students learn by working in different labs such as material testing, acoustics, illumination, and building construction labs. There are workshops for carpentry and metal craft where students build small models and test building techniques. The department also provides a construction yard for experimenting with materials and structures. Along with these, students engage with research labs, sustainable energy projects, and urban design studies, which link them with real-time problems and solutions. Many electives and entrepreneurship courses are also integrated to widen learning. Through industry partners like PEDA and professional practices, students get exposure to live projects. In this way, practical learning runs side by side with academics, making the study of architecture more applied and industry-relevant.

Yes, yes campus is safe and secure for everyone be it Architecture or student of some other course or program. At the main GATE only there are 4 to 6 guards and near the main campus also there were 3-4 guards. The entry is also very strict as no one can enter without permission. The whole campus has CCTV cameras. The university has women cell which is run by a senior female teacher.  The cell takes care of all things related to women. If there is any issue, the Women's Cell helps. It also makes sure that there is an Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee. This committee looks after serious cases. No bad behavior is allowed, and strict action is taken if needed.I also heard that several talks, seminars and workshops are organized at the university for both female students and staff members where self-defense is taught. The environment at Chandigarh University is really very safe. 

Choosing Architecture means you also think about career after studies. Many students from universities manage to get jobs if they do practical training and internships seriously. Architecture jobs are not only in designing; they include project management, urban planning, interior design, research, and sustainability. Some students also start their own business or work with government projects. Companies notice students who have done internships and hands-on work. Packages can vary, and top recruiters sometimes offer between 4–8 LPA. So, while it depends on your work and practice, Architecture students generally have good placement options after completing their degree.