Architecture and Urban Design, MSc 24 months Postgraduate Program By Chalmers University of Technology |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

210,000 SEKTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Architecture and Built EnvironmentMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Architecture and urban design master's​ programme at Chalmers

The master’s programme in Architecture and urban design provides the skills and knowledge needed to practice architecture, engineering and urban design professionally. The programme emphasises a research-oriented approach in order to anticipate future challenges for architects and urban designers. Its profile is design-led and practical, as well as academic and theoretical.

A majority of the coursework is project-based and it takes place in design studios led by experienced architects and researchers. These studios function as lab environments that target current specializations within the field. Studios are supplemented with course modules that focus on history and theory, design and technology, as well as leadership and professional practice.

The Department of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology houses an excellent infrastructure in the form of studio spaces, an architecture library, model workshops and digital fabrication, a robot lab and several research groups and centres. A national and international network is provided through collaborations and partnerships with external practitioners, researchers, stakeholders and industry. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Architecture and urban design master's​ programme at Chalmers

The master’s programme in Architecture and urban design provides the skills and knowledge needed to practice architecture, engineering and urban design professionally. The programme emphasises a research-oriented approach in order to anticipate future challenges for architects and urban designers. Its profile is design-led and practical, as well as academic and theoretical.

A majority of the coursework is project-based and it takes place in design studios led by experienced architects and researchers. These studios function as lab environments that target current specializations within the field. Studios are supplemented with course modules that focus on history and theory, design and technology, as well as leadership and professional practice.

The Department of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology houses an excellent infrastructure in the form of studio spaces, an architecture library, model workshops and digital fabrication, a robot lab and several research groups and centres. A national and international network is provided through collaborations and partnerships with external practitioners, researchers, stakeholders and industry. 

Admission Requirements

62+
90+
6.5+
180+

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in: Architecture, Architecture and engineering, Interior architecture, Landscape architecture, Spatial planning or Urban design

Prerequisites:

  • ​Courses taken within architecture and/or urban design subjects, that together fulfil a minimum of 50% of credits in the degree
  • Courses in project design work within architecture, Landscape architecture or Urban design that together fulfil a minimum of 30% of credits in the degree
  • A portfolio demonstrating the student’s progression and a documented proficiency in spatially contextualized work within architectural design, interior design, landscape design and/or urban design. The portfolio should contain a minimum of 3 projects from preferably academic and individual work - and reflecting on the student’s contribution to the teamwork process in the case of projects made in group. In each project, it is recommended to present the process, the methodology and the results.

2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

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International Students

210,000 SEK
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