Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Masters in Architecture (Integrated Studies)
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jun 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,320 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EU Applicants
** For non-EU students
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Key Summary
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The Vilnius Archcathedral Basilica and the Town Hall, designed in the 18th century by Laurynas Gucevičius, quickly became symbols of the city. As the most famous Lithuanian architect of his time, Gucevičius introduced a new direction in architecture - classicism based on interpretations of antique architectural heritage - and created a classicistic face of the city. While these two buildings were only two of many in the center of Vilnius, they demonstrated the architect's ideas on social equality during the epoch of the Enlightenment.
While historically architecture was perceived as the art and science of building design, it now focuses on its social mission. Through architecture, we can create a living environment that reduces social exclusion, promotes equality, and forms sustainable communities. Such an environment can encourage responsible consumption and even help to solve climate change issues.
It is now possible to design housing developments that ensure safe habitation and encourage communication and cooperation. Architectural expression is influenced by many factors, including constantly changing requirements, technology, and even fashion trends. Currently, much attention is paid to eco-friendly and sustainable development principles, as a new approach to building longevity has gained paramount importance. Rather than building once and for all, we must evaluate the life cycle of a building.
The Architecture study program aims to educate socially responsible, continually improving architects of great erudition. These architects should be able to carry out architectural activities holistically, rationally, and creatively while solving complex problems of physical space shaping in a global and constantly changing environment.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University website for more information.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University website for more information:
VILNIUS TECH Scholarships
Deadline: April 20th
scholarship options are available. Please check the University website for more information.
Building typology, Spatial composition, Modern architecture, Interior design, Architectural graphics basics, Construction and urban planning economy, Multistory building technical project, Computer-aided design basics, Landscape Architecture basics, Conservation of historical heritage and regeneration.
What Will You Learn?
The Architecture study program is designed to equip students with a diverse range of key abilities that are vital for success in the field. These abilities include the ability to integrate current knowledge of architectural history, theory, and related fields such as humanitarian, social, technological sciences, and arts to address the most pressing issues in architecture today. Additionally, students will learn how to apply their knowledge of building structures, engineering systems, and material science to the preparation of architectural projects, enabling them to produce innovative and practical designs.
The program also focuses on developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills by training them to identify architectural challenges, formulate original hypotheses, conduct studies, and interpret results to justify design solutions. Furthermore, students will learn how to create architectural designs that take into account the complex and multifaceted nature of the design task, balancing aesthetic, functional, social, technical, economic, environmental, and legal requirements.
As part of the program, students will also be challenged to creatively and responsibly engage with complex architecture, urbanism, landscape, and heritage policy issues and challenges to shape the physical environment in unfamiliar and constantly changing contexts.
By the end of the program, students will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of careers, including projecting architect, architect administrator, and research and pedagogic activities at universities and colleges. Graduates may also consider pursuing a doctoral degree and can provide professional services throughout the EU without any restrictions.
After graduation, you will be qualified for employment as a projecting architect or architectural assistant in architectural and engineering design, urban planning, and construction enterprises. You can also work as an architect administrator at the Departments of Culture Heritage, Ministries of Environmental Protection and Culture, and other units supervising municipal architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and cultural heritage areas.
Additionally, you can engage in research and pedagogic activities at universities and colleges. Pursuing a doctoral degree is also a viable option.
Upon graduation and after gaining design experience, certified graduates of the study programme are authorized to provide professional services throughout the EU without any restrictions, following the established legal procedures.
5 years (10 semesters), internship included in the programme. Graduation is finalized with the defense of the Final project.