MSc in Architecture
Aalborg University (AAU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
Academic Focus & Goals
- Interdisciplinary Integration: The program is designed to weave together architecture and engineering, with a core emphasis on Nordic architecture, tectonic design, and sustainable architecture. It emphasizes designing buildings with strong structural, functional, aesthetic, and energy-efficient qualities.
- Key Themes:
- Energy‑neutral, sustainable architecture
- Environmentally sound materials and user-centered design
- Building design, indoor climate, and room acoustics.
- Teaching Approach: Employs Aalborg’s well-known problem-based learning (PBL): students work in groups to solve real-world architectural-engineering challenges, blending theory and practice with an emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking.
Structure & Timeline
- Duration: Full-time, 2 years (120 ECTS), divided into four semesters—each with course modules and a design project.
- Semester 1: Sustainable‑tectonic architectural design
- Semester 2: Explorations and experiments in sustainable‑tectonic design
- Semester 3: Research, practice, or development project (with options for internships or external study).
- Semester 4: Master's Thesis.
- Sample Courses:
- Integrated Design of Sustainable and Tectonic Architecture
- Zero Energy Buildings
- Performance‑Aided Design: combining form, material, structure, acoustics, fabrication
- Architecture, Health and Well-being
- Materiality and Construction of Sustainable Buildings.
Opportunities & International Orientation
- Internships & External Study: In the 3rd semester, opportunities exist to intern with companies or study abroad, reinforcing the practical and global focus of the program.
- Language & Cohort: Taught entirely in English, attracting both Danish and international students.
Career Opportunities
With a Master of Science in Engineering (Architecture) you will have a well-rounded set of skills. The combination of the architect’s design expertise and the engineer’s professionalism makes candidates highly qualified to undertake a wide range of positions, for example within:
- Private architectural companies;
- Engineering consultancies;
- Entrepreneurship;
- Research
Key Information
University
Aalborg University (AAU)
Campus
Aalborg
Total Credits
120 ECTS
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Semester Breakdown:
Each semester includes 3–4 course modules plus a project module, all taught in English.
1st Semester: Sustainable‑Tectonic Architecture
- Focuses on integrating sustainability principles into architectural design and understanding tectonic design that combines structural, functional, and aesthetic considerations.
2nd Semester: Explorations and Experiments in Sustainable‑Tectonic Design
- Further develops concepts of low-energy, environmentally responsive design through experimental approaches.
3rd Semester: Research, Practice, or Development in Architectural Engineering and Design
- Offers options for:
- Research or development projects
- Internships with companies or institutions
- Study abroad at international universities—all supported and credit-approved by AAU.
4th Semester: Master’s Thesis
- Dedicated to the completion of the master’s thesis, where students independently research and present a substantial design-engineering project.
Sample Modules & Focus Areas
While the exact modules may vary by semester or academic year, examples include:
- Integrated Design of Sustainable and Tectonic Architecture
- Zero Energy Buildings
- Performance-Aided Design: Form, Material, Structure, Acoustics, Fabrication
- Tectonic Studies and Experimentations in Form, Structure, Materials, and Details
- Architecture, Health and Well-being
- Materiality and Construction of Sustainable Buildings
These reflect the program’s emphasis on holistic, responsive architectural design with technical depth.
Learning Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Aalborg University’s iconic Aalborg Model employs Problem-Based, Project-Oriented Learning, which means:
- Most of your work involves collaborative projects centered on real-world architectural-engineering problems.
- You draw on theory, research, and experimentation to produce integrated, concept-to-detail design solutions.
- You’ll work in group teams consistently across projects and semesters.
Summary at a Glance
| Semester | Theme / Focus | Activities & Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainable-Tectonic Architecture | Courses + design project |
| 2 | Experiments in Sustainable-Tectonic Design | Courses + experimental project |
| 3 | Research / Internships / Study Abroad | Optional internship or external study + project |
| 4 | Master’s Thesis | Independent thesis project |
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree—equivalent to a Danish 180 ECTS programme. The degree must be closely related to architecture or engineering (e.g., Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or comparable fields).
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 85/20
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