Program Overview
The Design (MDes) Urban Environments Design at PolyU Design is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 16 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 Design (MDes) Urban Environments Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design (MDes) Urban Environments Design 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
- Gerhard Bruyns
- Laurent Gutierrez
- Peter Hasdell
- Tim Jachna
- Valerie Marie Francoise Portefaix
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a spatial design field or the equivalent in a related discipline (e.g. interior design, environment design, landscape design, architecture, urban design) is required. Candidates with other tertiary qualifications complemented with substantial relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A complete application includes
- Application form
- Portfolio
- Evidence of degree or other qualification
- Letter of intent
- Letters of recommendation (Academic/ Profession)
- English language competency (minimum score: TOEFL 550 / IELTS 6.0 / iBT 80)
Applicants who are native English speakers with qualification from a university where the language of teaching is English are not required to provide such test score.
Interview
In the case of international students, the interview will be conducted via video calls on Skype.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact PolyU Design 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 PolyU Design
PolyU Design
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The PolyU School of Design is one of the ten schools and faculties of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The school was established in 1964 as a department in the Hong Kong Technical College....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 16 months