519 Architecture MSc Degree Programs

The multicultural dimension of this English-taught master's degree prepares you extra for an international career as an architect or researcher. In this international programme, you can for example be part of international research projects. Just like in the Dutch master's programme, the programme is composed of design and theoretical courses. In this master's program, you also choose studios and optional course units from a varied cross-campus offering.

The MSc in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning is the best Planning master in the Netherlands, according to the yearly Elsevier magazine survey. During the program, you are going to compare international theory and practice, study urban areas and issues of infrastructure, environment, and water, while involving thinking (policy strategies) and doing (practical work on projects and plans). Our program is linked to international (e.g., AESOP) and national (e.g., Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment) institutes and Groningen offers a wide range of English-language course options and facilities.

The MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations at emlyon business school is designed for forward-thinking professionals eager to drive change towards a more sustainable future. This program equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead organizations through complex sustainability challenges in a global context. Through a combination of strategic, managerial, and entrepreneurial approaches, participants learn to create value while addressing environmental, social, and economic imperatives. The curriculum integrates cutting-edge sustainability theories with practical applications, enhanced by close interactions with industry leaders and real-world projects. With a focus on innovation and leadership, graduates are prepared to spearhead transformations in various sectors, contributing to the development of sustainable businesses and practices worldwide.

This programme in MSc in Architecture trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted field of environment formation in general (architectural design, town and country planning, preservation of built heritage, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.)

The MSc in Naval Architecture is designed to give students a strong foundation in the principles of ship design, construction, and operational performance. The program covers key topics such as hydrodynamics, structural analysis, marine systems, and …

The fields of architecture and urban design are central to some of the most pressing societal, environmental and cultural challenges currently facing humanity. Graduates in this field need to master a wide range of skills, from design, engineering, and technology to critical thinking. This MSc in Architecture and Urban Design provides the knowledge and know-how necessary to practice architecture and urban design professionally.

The Department of Architecture offers a Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Studies that aims to create a flexible research and design experimentation platform, based on (i) History, Theory, and Criticism in Architecture, (ii) Digital Technologies and Communication Media in Architecture, (iii) Construction Technology and Sustainable Design, and (iv) Urban Design and Planning.

The master's programme in Architecture offers a unique learning environment where the possibilities for students to tailor their degrees are remarkable. Apart from orientation courses that explore the fundamentals of architecture, students freely choose studio courses from a wide range of themes that address current architectural topics. Graduates reach leading positions both in private architectural firms and the public sector.

The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) programme in Architecture offers its students training in the profession of architecture based on a ‘polytechnic culture’, in which humanistic and artistic skills are inseparably and continually combined with scientific and technological skills within a technical university that is a leader in Europe and the world, capable of both enhancing its Milanese tradition and welcoming a growing plurality of cultural experiences, with the aim of designing the future with foresight.

The master's programme in Naval Architecture provides a strong foundation in Naval Architecture while delivering in-depth skills through specialisations in Lightweight Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Management. Students gain knowledge in the complete processes of designing, modelling, constructing and operating boats, ships, marine installations and systems. Graduates face careers in the maritime sector, related fields or academia.

Space Syntax MSc explores architecture and urban design through the lens of people and space. This multidisciplinary master’s degree offers specialised knowledge to those interested in the research and design of the built environment, from architectural to urban scales. It is designed for individuals aiming to pursue an academic pathway or to deepen their expertise within their current professional practice.

The Department of Architecture offers professional postgraduate programmes in the complementary fields of architecture and landscape architecture, as well as research postgraduate programmes across all architecture disciplines. Following an ecosystemic approach, the three programmes and our research focus areas are mutually supportive and often integrated in transdisciplinary research projects with partners in industry, government and local communities.

The program in "Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape Heritage" integrates technical, natural and agronomical sciences, as well as historical, cultural and social studies. The program is based on design studios and lectures on current themes such as the design of soil and of public open spaces, of the urban and rural landscape, preservation of landscape heritage, regeneration of derelict areas, sustainable tourism and hydrogeological risk prevention.

Architecture designs and directs the complex transformations that affect cities and territories. It is the place where multiple knowledge and skills that operate in the built environment meet. The Master's Degree course in architecture Construction City is aimed at a complete understating of the complex cultural, environmental, technical, and procedural issues that underlie contemporary projects. 

Landscape Architecture is a discipline that focuses on intervention in the landscape through the activities of planning, design, and management. It also focuses on the science that underpins these activities and the implementation of proposals. It is united around the concept of landscape, which is defined in various ways but is generally understood to mean outdoor spaces, environments, and places and relationships between people and these spaces, environments, and places, both in terms of activities and perceptions. Landscape Architecture is concerned with landscapes of all types, both urban and rural, and at all scales from the smallest open space to the region.

RTU’s professional master’s in Architecture is a comprehensive, internationally recognised programme that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue independent professional practice in architecture.

Architecture for Society of Knowledge is a professional program focused on digital design and crucial aspects of architecture and urban planning. The duration of the program is 4 semesters.

Architecture is intended as a design for heritage to improve the quality of the built landscape and people's lives. By choosing the Master's degree course in architecture for heritage you will develop competencies in conservation, recovery, transformation, compatible reuse, and enhancement of the built heritage and landscape. You will be able to join innovative learning activities and enrich your knowledge with international exchanges and projects. You will also be able to complete your training with an internship before or after graduating.