Program Overview
The Architecture at Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 60 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 Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
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
- Architectural Design Studio I
- Descriptive Geometry
- Design Drawing I
- Harmonization
- Mathematics I
- Physics
- Architectural Design Studio I
- Classical and Medieval Architectural History
- Drawing II
- Mathematics II
- Statics
- Architectural Design Studio II
- Building Survey
- History of Modern Architecture
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Strength of Materials
- Architectural Design Studio II
- Communication
- Construction Materials
- Contemporary Architectural History
- Geometric Modeling and Visualization of Buildings
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Architectural Design Studio III
- Design Programming and Computing
- Geography
- Geotechnics and Foundations
- Structural Behaviour Analysis
- Architectural Building Physics
- Architectural Design Studio III
- Construction Technology
- Contemporary Portuguese Architecture History
- Design of Structures
- Environmental Design I
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Architecture Dissertation/Final Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students applying for a master\xc2\x92s or an integrated master\xc2\x92s of a 2nd study cycle at IST, the admission decisions and selection are the responsibility of the coordinator of the course you\xc2\x92re considering applying to, with the following criteria:
- Scientific affinity between the acquired course and the 2nd cycle programme that you are applying for;
- Nature of the academic degree earned;
- Academic progress of the attended course.
To complete the application process it is necessary to submit the following scanned documents:
- Recent Photo
- Up-to-date CV
- Official academic transcript with average grade
- Identification document
- Tax Identification Card
- Bank transfer slip of the payment for the application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico 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 Instituto Superior Técnico
Instituto Superior Técnico
Lisbon, Portugal
The Instituto Superior Técnico is the school of engineering and technology of the University of Lisbon. It was founded as an autonomous school in 1911, and was integrated into the Technical...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 60 months
- Credits 300