Rizvi College of Architecture was estalbihed in 1992. Its managed by Dr. Akhtar Hasan Rizvi, the well known builder and developer. The College of Architecture has been affiliated with the University of Mumbai and has been granted approval by the AICTE for its five year degree course in Architecture with an annual intake of 40 students. Rizvi College of Architecture aims to evolve into a school of architectural thought focussing on the human, socio-cultural, environmental, scientific and technological, aesthetic and philosophical values. The College is located in Rizvi Educational complex, a cosmopolitan urban community in Rizvi complex, Sherly Village, off Carter Road at Bandra West, Mumbai. The college is located in a pollution-free environment near the Arabian Sea.
Passed HSC or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or as declared by an appropriate authority, from time to time; Or Passed (10+3) Full-time Diploma examination recognized by All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved institution or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject or as declared by an appropriate authority, from time to time
Library The college has its own library whose collection is growing at a high rate. The present collection covers the subjects of arts, graphic, architectural data, construction, design architectural theory, history, interior, landscape, urban design, town planning, housing, and technology. RCA subscribes to numerous India and foreign magazines and journals. The library is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The student can also access the libraries of Rizvi College of engineering, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research as well as Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce covering a whole range of subjects including arts, science, economics, sociology, business management, commerce, philosophy, and languages.
Sports The college provides the sports facility.
Cafeteria The college has a cafeteria with a capacity of 200 seats on the 1st floor. It also has fast food and snacks counter, it serves India and Chinese cuisine, snacks, hot beverages and soft drinks, Rizvi College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has a restaurant & cafeteria on the ground floor in Rizvi Educational Complex.
Auditorium The college has a multipurpose auditorium with a 500 seat capacity at the ground floor with a stage and green room. The student uses the facility for the cultural events. Important formal functions are held in the auditorium. ICHH conferences are also held here annually.
IT Infrastructure The college has a computer lab center with 80 computers which is available for use by RCA student and faculty. The software available included arch-cad and ArchiCAD.