Program Overview
The Architecture at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning taught in English, Finnish, Swedish over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Finnish, Swedish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Building Site Monitoring
- Methodology (or other methodological studies approved by the programme)
- Maturity test
- Building Design Studio 1
- Building Design Studio 2
- Housing in Urban Context, Studio
- Diversifying Forms of Living
- Wood Studio
- Wooden Town
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Evaluation criteria
The final admission is based on the academic assessment. The evaluation process is competitive and the number of available study places is limited. The used criteria is as follows:
- The applicability of the previous degree, i.e. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent from a well reputed school of architecture
- The amount of relevant studies
- The academic performance of the applicant
- The quality of the application as a whole, including the portfolio
- The motivation and commitment of the applicant on the basis of a motivation letter.
A portfolio consisted of the applicant\xc2\x92s own works is mandatory. The portfolio should widely present the candidate\xc2\x92s architectural and artistic skills and creativity.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English, Finnish, Swedish
- Duration 24 months