Master of Architecture

KU Leuven Sint-Lucas Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Shortlist

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Architecture

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.

About the programme

The Master of Architecture programme explores subjects through Design Driven Research (DDR), combining both academic and creative experimental approaches. You will be fully prepared for multicultural and international contexts.

Based on a highly interdisciplinary learning process of integrated research, students are expected to determine a critical stance on current issues with emphasis on facilitating, making and imagining, leading to relevant spatial interventions.

The programme consists out of theoretical courses in the field of History and Theory, Building Technology and Professional Practice.

Design studios

The design studio landscape is formed along 3 Engagements with each it’s specific focus: Urban Cultures, Craftsmanship and Mediating Tactics. Every master studio and elective is related to one of these engagements. A rich lecture and exhibition program will deepen and accompany each of these engagements.

Students will choose an engagement as an option at the start of the Master's programme. Within the option are studios and master's thesis. In addition, there are the theory courses and some electives that we recommend within the option, but that students will not be obliged to include within the chosen commitment.

Theoretical courses

History and Theory
Building Technology
Professional practice
Electives

Programme per campus

You can follow this programme in Ghent or Brussels.

Career perspectives

Graduates are trained to lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, interior architects, landscape architects and artists. In addition to working as independent (self-employed) architects, graduates also work as professionals in government agencies and international design firms worldwide. Many graduates go onto roles as researchers, serving local or international governance bodies, NGO's or other institutes.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Architecture

About the programme

The programme consists out of theoretical courses in the field of History and Theory, Building Technology and Professional Practice.

Design studios

Theoretical courses

History and Theory
Building Technology
Professional practice
Electives

Programme per campus

You can follow this programme in Ghent or Brussels.

Career perspectives

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Admission Requirements

GPA

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or a master’s degree in architecture or a related field of study.

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Student profile

You have an interest in architecture, building technology, history and theory to design and critically propose projects and interventions.
You have a high level of creativity and want to explore and apply it within the field of architecture.
You're developing a critical attitude and a personal position in both historical and actual debates in architecture.
You're good at isolating and identifying problems, conducting research and delivering design-science solutions.
You want to work with international experts in a multicultural team setting.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,157 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,771 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

QS subject rankings

Subject: Architecture and Built Environment

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2015
#51-100
2016
#49
2017
#44
2018
#=46
2019
#51-100
2020
#45
2021
#36
2022
#29
2023
#33
2024
#37
2025
#51-100

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

68.9

Citations per Paper

85.9

Employer Reputation

75.6

H-index Citations

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KU Leuven Sint-Lucas Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Architecture and Built Environment

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