Professional Degree in Technical Design – Architectural
Online
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
NOK 45,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* full time: 45,000 NOK/semester | part time: 22,500 NOK/semester
Key Summary
A practical education for those who want to work technologically and creatively in architecture and modelling. You will stand out on the job market with the ability to produce architectural drawings and visualisation materials.
Why Study Architectural Technical Design?
Architectural Technical Design is an exciting program where you will gain insight into contributing to the production of building drawings and modelling residential and commercial buildings. This specialization offers a unique opportunity to develop skills that encompass not only technical expertise but also a creative and holistic approach to problem-solving.
Throughout your education, you will learn how to visualize different types of buildings and place them in real-world contexts using coordinates. You will gain in-depth knowledge of relevant software and the production of presentation materials, which can later be used as part of a portfolio, for example, in a job application process.
The programme emphasises the production of presentation materials that can later be used as a portfolio, for example in a job application process.
Two-year programme also available
If you want to gain additional skills in areas such as project management, construction processes and conceptual modelling, you can apply directly to the second year of the two-year programme Technical Design - Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Financing
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support.
Course structure
Subjects in Technical Design - Architectural:
- Technical Drawing
- 3D Mechanical
- 3D Architectural
- Semester Project
- Visualisation
- Architectural Modelling
- Building Information Modelling
- CAD Project
- Exam Project
The programme covers 2D drawing, 3D modelling, and visualization. You will receive a thorough introduction to all three, learning to use modern and professionally updated tools and techniques. You will work with specialized software to maximize your learning experience.
You will also learn to plan drawings and models, anticipate challenges, and solve problems constructively. By the end of the program, you will be able to work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to produce and deliver robust drawings and models of buildings.
Upon graduation, you will be proficient with digital tools and familiar with common industry processes for the production of technical documentation to meet various needs.
After completing the Architectural Technical Design programme, you can pursue roles such as:
- BIM Operator
- CAD Operator
- Technical Drafter
- Technical Designer
- 3D visualiser
- Software consultant
- Self Employed