Program Overview
The Architecture at Tampere University of Technology is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tampere, 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
- Introduction to Graduate Studies
- Architectural Design, Professional Course
- Housing Design, Professional Course
- History of Architecture, Professional Course
- Urban Planning and Design, Professional Course
- Starting Finnish
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Educational qualifications
Applicants must hold a three- or four-year bachelor\'s degree in the field of architecture from an internationally recognized university, preferably from one of the European architecture schools listed in the Directive of the European Parliament and Council. Students in their final year of undergraduate studies may also apply, provided that they graduate before the end of July.
Portfolio
All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio. The maximum paper size is A3 (297x420 mm 11.7x16.5 in). The portfolio must be easy to mail, store and review. Faxes, emails and digital documents cannot be accepted.
For more information please visit the programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tampere University of Technology 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 Tampere University of Technology
Tampere University of Technology
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University of Technology(TUT) (Finnish:Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto (TTY)) was Finland's second-largestuniversityin engineering sciences. The university was located inHervanta, a suburb...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
