Program Overview
The Spatial Planning and Urban Project at University of Porto 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 Spatial Planning and Urban Project 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 999 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Porto, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Spatial Planning and Urban Project programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please note: to apply for a cycle of studies conferring a Master\'s degree applicants must be holders of a Bachelor\'s degree or legal equivalent; holders of a foreign Higher Education degree conferred after a first cycle of studies structured in accordance with the Bologna Process; holders of a foreign Higher Education degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a Bachelor\'s degree by the scientific committee or those with an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized as attesting to their ability to attend this cycle of studies.
For applying to this study programme the following documents are mandatory:
\xc2\xb7 Graduation Certificate from a higher education programme
\xc2\xb7 Certificate listing all the Higher Education courses completed, their duration (semester/year) and number of credit units/ECTS (required); If you cannot obtain a certificate containing this information, you should add a list of courses completed, providing the information requested.
\xc2\xb7 Curriculum vitae
Optional Documents
\xc2\xb7 Recommendation Letters
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 999 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 999 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Porto 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 University of Porto
University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
The University of Porto is a Portuguese public research university located in Porto, and founded on 22 March 1911. It is the second largest Portuguese university by number of enrolled students,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120