We present to your attention the top 25 most beautiful educational institutions in the world. Most of them are in the top 100 by Forbes magazine, but this is no coincidence. After all, deep inner content with the support of external attractiveness always gives the maximum effect.
25. Delft University of Technology, Holland
The main building of the Delft University of Technology in a traditionalist style after a fire in 2008 was thoroughly and quite creatively redesigned for students. Prior to that, the Office of Architecture was located here.
The most prominent on campus is the library building. This extraordinary modern structure is sloping and pierced by a 42-meter cone. The design was developed by the famous architectural bureau Mecanoo.
24. University of California, USA
Located in Santa Cruz on a former ranch, this Californian university is a sight to behold. View of Pacific Ocean, mahogany forests and endless open glades make it a truly resort town. Moreover, the design is designed in such a way as not to harm the environment.
For students who prefer learning outdoors, there are more than 100 wireless Internet access points throughout the campus.
23. University of Tokyo, Japan
The main Hongo campus covers about 56 hectares and is located on the former estate of the Maeda family.
Here is the symbol of the university - the Red Gate Akamon, which is an important cultural site in Japan.
22. Kazan State University. V. I. Ulyanov-Lenin, Russia
The entire complex of this oldest Russian university was built in the style of postmodernism. The architectural “diversity” characteristic of this style on the campus still looks like a single ensemble, despite the variety of individual elements.
21. Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
by the most famous building College is the Old Library, which houses an old manuscript. It was written by Irish monks in the year 800, and therefore is considered the main treasure of the Long Room - as the library is sometimes called because of its resemblance to a baroque chapel.
20. Australian University at Warrnambool
The new building of this university attracts attention with an unusual facade. This is a design of hexagons, which are located at an angle to the street.
The frame is lined with zinc and glass and is a good application example modern technologies in the architecture of the new era.
19. Chernivtsi National University. Y. Fedkovych, Ukraine
The main building of the university is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. This building impresses with its richness of design, it combines elements of Gothic, oriental and Byzantine motifs. No wonder at one time the residence of the metropolitans of Bukovina and Dalmatia was located here.
18. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
The state-of-the-art complex, designed by Frank Gehry, which houses the Center for Computer, Information and Intelligent Sciences, is the main attraction of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to some reports, $315 million was spent on its construction, and Bill Gates acted as a sponsor.
17. University of Chicago, USA
The university was opened in 1857, but began to fully function only in 1890 after financial injections by D. Rockefeller. It is notable for its rich library, which contains the rarest manuscripts. 79 university graduates have become Nobel laureates.
One of the buildings is a truly outstanding example of modern architectural art. This refrigeration unit is a kind of art object that serves to air-condition campus buildings.
16. University of Bologna, Italy
This is the oldest European university, built back in the days of the Roman Empire. In the amphitheater of the ancient center of Palazzo Arciginasio, solemn ceremonies in honor of graduation and graduation are still held. On the territory of the university is the National Art Gallery, which houses the works of Titian and Raphael.
15. US Air Force Academy
The Academy's main building is a masterpiece of mid-century American modernism. Panorama rocky mountains harmoniously emphasizes the shape of the structure, reminiscent of an airplane wing. The Cadet Chapel is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in America.
14. Tsinghua University, China
This Peking University was founded at the beginning of the last century on the site of the former imperial garden of the Qin Dynasty.
Most of the buildings and landscape are decorated in traditional Chinese style, there are many artificial lakes with lotus blossoms, stone benches everywhere.
13. Lomonosov Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov (Moscow State University)
This is one of the oldest universities in Russia, it still remains the largest and leading university in the country. The number of buildings of the university complex reaches a thousand, and the total area is 1 million square meters. For a long time the main building was the most tall building Moscow.
12. Zurich University of Technology, Switzerland
This university is considered one of the strongest technical universities in the world. Today it is located on two extensive campuses - historical building, built in the century before last in the center of Zurich, and new buildings that are scattered throughout the city.
11. Cornell University, USA
The main campus is characterized by a chaotic layout and an eclectic architectural style. There are buildings in the Gothic, Victorian and neoclassical styles. The most outstanding buildings in terms of decoration and architecture were built before the Second World War.
10. Scripps College in Claremont, California
The architects successfully combined the style of buildings and landscape into a single composition. A huge garden of rare trees creates a cozy and autumn feeling for students (only women study at Scripps College) and campus guests.
9. College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg (Virginia, USA)
One of the buildings of this college is the oldest college building in the country. This educational institution occupies an area of more than a thousand acres, covered with forest. Most of the buildings are built in the Anglo-Dutch and Georgian architectural styles. This campus is attractive not only for students, but also for tourists.
8. University of Toronto, Canada
All the old buildings of the university, which was founded long before the advent of Canada itself, are designed in the Victorian style. Interestingly, the professors of this educational institution are clergymen.
7. Sorbonne, Paris
This university was founded in 1275, and today it is a complex of 13 educational institutions that are scattered throughout Paris. Many of the buildings have been converted into museums, which can only be viewed with a group of 30 people.
6. Yale University, USA
Yale boasts many iconic buildings, including the Ingalls Rink Stadium, the Louis Kahn Gallery of Art, the Art and Architecture Building. In total, the campus has 439 buildings.
5. Princeton University, USA
The classical American campus of Princeton University is built in academic Gothic style, it is the head of the honorary association of universities "Ivy League". Naturally, its gray stone walls are shrouded in green ivy.
4. Stanford University, USA
The location of the university makes it unique among similar campuses with traditions. It is located on a plain surrounded by hills.
The design of the university campus was developed by the famous architect, creator of the New York Central Park project, Charles Coolidge. He combined the Neo-Romanesque and Catholic styles that were fashionable at that time, which gave the campus originality, lightness and harmony of lines.
3. Harvard University, USA
This university is the oldest in North America and today is rightfully considered one of the best in the world. Harvard is located in the suburbs of Boston - Cambridge, to which the local tram runs.
The collection of the Harvard Library, one of the three largest in the world, has more than 15 million books.
2. University of Cambridge, UK
The most famous building of Cambridge is the Cathedral of King's College, which was built for almost 100 years and became the greatest architectural monument of the university. Every year at Christmas, the performance of the boys' choir of the cathedral is broadcast on the central television channels.
1. Oxford University, UK
Any world-famous architect will call this university one of the most beautiful in the world.
The oldest educational institution has 39 colleges that are currently available for inspection. There is something to see: local history and historical museums, libraries and the most luxurious botanical gardens in all of England.
Envy the main characters of the series "How I Met Your Mother?" and the movie 500 Days of Summer? If you have always been attracted by architecture and design, if you imagine a stunning building in the yard instead of an old garage - nothing is impossible! Enter the architectural university! For your convenience, we have compiled a selection of the best architecture schools in the world.
After all, how easy it is, for example, for magicians - an invitation letter to Hogwarts will come automatically when you turn eleven years old. Applicants who enter public universities specialties that require only the sum of USE scores will not have to suffer either. However, the delivery of a single state exam not enough to enter an architectural university. This unusual specialty involves a portfolio or a creative exam. It will be even more difficult to enter a foreign university, because you need to know the language in which they will teach.
Heads the top 10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
Those who dream of designing the cities of the future are striving here. An innovative approach along with a classical architectural education is what MIT gives future specialists. For admission, you will need to provide a copy of the certificate or diploma, write an essay, pass a test and an interview. Education costs forty thousand dollars a year.
Barlett School of Architecture (UK)
This English School attracts students with the opportunity to participate in the annual exhibition and the chance to get an internship with famous architects. In addition, the cost of the course includes a trip to the city, the project for which you will create. The design workshop of the school is considered one of the best in the world. For admission, it is necessary to collect a package of documents: a certificate of passing a language exam, a portfolio, motivational and recommendation letters, a copy of a Russian diploma. I am glad to be able to receive various types of grants.
University of Delft (Holland)
Students value this university for the practice of actively implementing what is studied in many educational institutions only in words. Enter here and you will have a chance to see your most incredible project put into operation. Annual training costs about ten thousand dollars, there is the possibility of obtaining grants. A document on education, a certificate of passing the TOEFL or IELTS language test with high scores, an academic resume, letters of motivation and recommendation, a portfolio - all the documents that you will need for enrollment.
University of California Berkeley (USA)
Renowned for its innovative approach to teaching, lectures are often given by the world's leading architects. The cost of education is approximately forty-two thousand dollars a year, not counting accommodation. The university offers countless grants to help students financially. What documents are needed for admission? High school diploma, TOEFL certificate (minimum 220 points) or IELTS certificate (minimum 7 points), SAT tests, motivation letter and financial solvency certificate.
Technical University of Zurich (Switzerland)
This university often tops the list of the best higher education institutions in continental Europe and always appears in the lists of the best architecture universities. Applicants are attracted to dominance modern approach over academic drawing and constant participation from the teacher. Pass the Knowledge Exam German language, translate your certificate or diploma, apply online - and soon you may become a student at the Technical University of Zurich. Education costs about four thousand dollars for three years.
Manchester School of Architecture (UK)
One of the largest architecture schools in the UK looks like an unimaginable student project of glass, wood and metal. Special International Department this university will help you adapt and study as productively as possible. All students are accommodated in hostels. You will need £20,000 a year to pay for tuition. Prepare a language proficiency certificate, school certificate or university diploma, letters of recommendation from teachers, a motivation letter and prepare for an interview with university representatives.
Harvard (USA)
A mixture of traditional and modern in education, an individual approach and preparation of each student to participate in ambitious international projects is the hallmark of this university. If this approach is close to you, prepare 42 thousand dollars, submit an online application and wait for an invitation to an interview. After that, you will need to pass exams. Grant tuition is so prevalent at Harvard that over 60% of students receive financial support from the university.
Cambridge (UK)
In one of the oldest universities in the UK, almost a third of the students are foreigners. Fill out the application for admission, attach all required documents and pass the interview. And don't forget your portfolio! About 15 thousand dollars will have to be paid for a year of study at this university. Grants are almost not available for bachelors, but graduate students and masters can easily receive financial assistance. The strict regulations of the university and some coldness of the British may scare you, but the quality of education and the architecture of old England cover all the minuses.
National University of Singapore
Innovative teaching methods support and develop the creativity and ingenuity of each student. Education will cost about 250 thousand rubles a year, depending on the faculty. English proficiency testing, translated education documents, internal exams and a mandatory interview - that's what will await you when entering one of the best Asian universities. The Faculty of Architecture, by the way, was created in cooperation with University of Massachusetts and he tops our list.
University of Hong Kong
Your academic performance will play a major role in your admission decision. You can get the opportunity to study in Hong Kong only if you have excellent grades. You will need a certificate of English proficiency, and the list of translated and certified documents varies depending on the chosen specialty. The chip of the university in an individual approach to each student, to reveal your potential is the most important goal. About 20 thousand dollars a year - the cost of education. For special academic achievements, you can receive a special scholarship.
It is possible to enter any architectural university in the world! The main thing is to believe in yourself and in your talent!
The British consulting company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked the top 100 architectural universities in the world. Like last year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) became the leader of the top 100. The second place was taken by the Bartlett School (part of the University College London), the third - by the University of California at Berkeley (USA). The Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) is in fourth place, and the School of Design at Harvard University (USA) closes the top five. There are no Russian universities in the list.
When it comes to countries, the winner of the list is the United States, with American universities taking a total of 23 positions. For comparison: from the entire European region, 32 universities entered the top 100 (12 of which are in the UK), from Asia - 22 universities (the leaders there are Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, South Korea). Full list architectural schools is given. You can make a selection by region, country and evaluation criteria.
QS has been producing annual university surveys since 2011, comparing over 800 universities around the world across 42 subjects. Experts give points based on the academic reputation of educational institutions, citation scientific articles their teachers, feedback from employers.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that of all school subjects, physics, drawing and fine arts attract you with equal force? If you answered “yes” to this question, then congratulations - you have every chance. This profession combines several areas at once, from artistic to technical and engineering, and requires creative approaches where the exact sciences rule. The work of an architect can be extremely interesting for you, but at the same time hard: you have to work hard, and the salary is often disproportionately small with the amount of work performed. A modern employer agrees to pay good money to an architect, but only if he has a high-quality higher education behind him. We found out which architectural universities can promise their graduates a decent salary and demand in the labor market.
10. Institute of Architecture and Construction (formerSamara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering)
Official site: asa.samgtu.ru
Tuition fee: 55,000 rubles per year*
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Previously, SGASU was one of the leading educational institutions of the Volga region of the architectural and artistic profile. It was a university that played a big role in the history of our country - at one time it produced the most talented engineers who built the grandiose creation of the Soviet energy - the Kuibyshev hydroelectric power station. Recently, the university has become a structural unit, having transformed into the Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, however, the teaching staff and the traditions of teaching students have remained the same. Nowadays, he trains architects who work on the appearance of modern Samara - the city is actively developing, and the construction of new buildings and enterprises is in full swing.
9. Institute of Architecture and Construction (former Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering)
Officialwebsite: vstu.ru/university/fakultety-i-kafedry/iais/
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Cost of education: from 103,000 to 112,000 rubles per year*
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The Institute of Architecture and Construction is a unique subdivision of VolGTU. For many years now, he has been participating in the program of international cooperation with universities in the USA and Germany. Regularly in the auditoriums of the Institute, foreign teachers give open lectures and conduct master classes for everyone, and every year they receive foreign students. Everyone who finds themselves within the walls of the Institute affirms that an atmosphere of creativity reigns here. And it is created by the students themselves, actively taking part in the work of circles, art groups, design studios and project development.
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Directions of preparation:, “Architecture of buildings and structures. Creative concepts of architectural activity”.
Cost of education: from 106,000 to 119,000 rubles per year*
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UrGAHU is an excellent choice for those who want to maximize their talents in the profession of an architect. Design skills, artistic flair in working on projects of architectural structures are often more important than knowledge of engineering. At the Ural State Art Academy they teach to think outside the box and develop Creative skills their students, thanks to which graduates of this university can easily find work not only in design, but also in design (graphic design, landscape design, web design and other areas).
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Cost of education: from 42,000 to 78,000 rubles per year*
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AGASU is a huge educational complex leading the training best architects Astrakhan region and other regions of the Volga region. It includes about 10 educational buildings, 5 sports halls, 2 hostels for non-resident students and a construction site where practical lessons. AGASU also conducts training, the College of Housing and Communal Services and Professional institute, graduating specialists of the working link.
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Cost of education: 90,000 rubles per year*
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Since 2012, the Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has been offering its students training under the British double degree program. This applies to two specialties: "Civil Engineering" and "Architecture", which, after graduation, make it easy to find a job in a profession abroad. The university is also in close cooperation with Italian universities, actively participating in international exchange programs. And for those who are just planning to enter, the Children's School of Architecture is open at KSUAE.
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Official site: nngasu.ru
Directions of preparation:("Architectural design", "Urban planning", "Restoration design"), .
Cost of education: from 88,500 to 185,000 rubles per year*
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NNGASU is extremely demanding of students-architects when it comes to the timely delivery of projects and the examination session. Everyone who studies here notes the heavy workload and strictness of the teachers. However, the opportunities that you can get after graduation are worth the effort - employers are interested in NNGASU diploma holders not only in Nizhny Novgorod, but also in other large cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Official site: sibstrin.ru
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Cost of education: from 98,000 to 124,800 rubles per year*
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Among all Novosibirsk universities NGASU (or, in other words, Sibstrin - Siberian Construction Institute) is the only educational institution that produces architects who meet all the requirements of modern employers. Sibstrin develops both design and engineering skills in its students. For this, all conditions are met here: modern computer classes, free Internet, a library and well-equipped laboratories. The sports and health facilities of the university deserve special attention: it includes a stadium, a ski base, a shooting range, a sanatorium and sections in 17 sports.
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Official site: suab.ru
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Cost of education: from 77,000 to 105,000 rubles per year*
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TGASU is 2 institutes, 9 faculties, 42 departments and 5 branches in the Tomsk and Kemerovo regions. However, the main advantage of this university is innovative approaches to teaching, which allow the university to prepare the most sought-after architects in Siberia. The University is in close cooperation with the Russian and international scientific community, as well as with the Academy of Engineering Sciences, the Academy higher education and the Housing and Communal Academy of the Russian Federation.
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Official site: mgsu.ru
Directions of preparation: , .
Cost of education: from 172,000 to 205,000 rubles per year*
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Over the entire period of its existence, MGSU has trained over 135,000 highly qualified civil engineers. These were specialists who made the most important decisions in the fate of the largest construction projects in the country: the construction of hydroelectric power plants, the design of the Ostankino television tower, the reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theater, etc. At the same time, MGSU is also famous for other graduates who have achieved great heights in other areas. Among them were the general director of the Muz-TV channel, the president of the companies of the Rosgosstrakh group, well-known TV presenters, writers, diplomats, businessmen, deputies and scientists. MGSU is a university with a high quality of education, and this is evidenced by the success of its former students.
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Official site: marhi.ru
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Cost of education: 280,000 rubles per year*
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Among all the architectural universities of Russia, MARCHI is distinguished by the highest passing scores - according to admission data for 2017, their number reached 329. Only, or, where every year there is serious competition for budget places between holders of high USE scores, can boast of such indicators. However, in the training of architects there is no one equal to the Moscow Architectural Institute, and if you dream of a brilliant architectural career, then you have a direct path here. The quality of education at the Moscow Architectural Institute has long been recognized all over the world, including by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
*data for 2017
First steps
Perhaps the three main advantages of studying abroad are quality, diversity and opportunities. On your decision to enter foreign university, will affect on which segment life path you have made a decision. Roughly speaking, there are three of them:
- At the end high school, or the first courses of a Russian university
- When receiving a bachelor's or specialist's degree from a Russian architectural (or maybe mathematical, engineering or even art) university
- When receiving a master's degree from one of the Russian universities
These reference points will give you further coordinates for choosing a foreign institute.
In the first case, you will have to show patience, because foreign universities are still wary of our educational system. Therefore, in most countries, you will have to take preliminary courses lasting from 9 months to 2 years (depending on the chosen country).
It is encouraging that often the final exams of such courses are equated with entrance exams. get around preparatory programs you can, if you apply for admission after completing the first courses of a Russian university. True, in this case, the years of study in Russian university most often they are not counted and “burn out”.
In the second case, admission to the "zero" level does not stand up to criticism: despite all the clichés, Russian education still worth a lot. The first courses you will mark time, clearly surpassing your classmates in knowledge. Therefore, having received some basic knowledge, think about the master's program.
Note that the admission process for master's programs is more personalized than for bachelor's. Sometimes work experience, recommendations are needed, serious attention is paid to the personal qualities of the candidate. Bad news for specialists: despite the whole year difference, most likely, your degree will be equated to a bachelor's degree.
Country selection
Having decided on the program, you are faced with the choice of the country. Two factors play a major role here - knowledge foreign languages and your architectural preferences. As for learning a language, I will say one thing - best of all, you can learn a language only in a native country. In addition, it will be useful to immerse yourself in the color of the country. But at the expense of architectural preferences, you will have to think carefully, so as not to regret it later.
Try to get as close as possible to the architectural traditions of the countries that are most interesting to you and project them onto yourself. After all, despite the current trend - to drive everyone under the same brush, each country has its own manner, national features and individual characteristics in architecture. Therefore it is important that character traits local heritage harmonized precisely with your sense of style.
It is easy to guess that another factor will be your material well-being. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to submit documents for receipt. And oddly enough, it is important to receive a grant abroad if a properly executed package of documents is required. Therefore, start preparing in advance, one and a half to two years before the start of training.
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Decided on the country? Choose!
School of Architecture of the Architectural Association(England). The legendary architectural school, the undisputed leader in the ratings. More than 90% of both students and teaching staff are foreigners. The program is presented as "complete" educational programs(5-year programs with a diploma and the assignment of the specialty "architect", as well as master's programs for 16 months), and post-graduate programs of a year in 11 directions.
Columbia University School of Architecture(USA). Another “monster” of architectural education has been training specialists since 1881. The school is a division of Columbia University in New York, which is part of the Ivy League and is widely known outside of the States themselves. The school itself specializes in master's (7 directions lasting 2.5-3 years) programs and specialized courses (duration 2-3 months).
Department of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology(USA). It is difficult to suspect the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of an inferiority complex due to its proximity to the replicated Harvard. The Institute is rightfully considered a world leader in science and technology. The school presents a full cycle of study: bachelor's degree (4-year program, master's degree - 3.5 or 2.5 years, and doctoral studies - at least 2 years. There is also the possibility of distance learning.
Technical University of Munich(Germany). The university is part of the association technical universities Germany TU 9 and is the most major university Bavaria. The TUM Faculty of Architecture is generally the only place in Bavaria where you can get a degree in architecture. The faculty has repeatedly been awarded various prestigious awards in the field of architecture. The faculty offers both a bachelor's program - 8 semesters, and a master's program - 4 semesters.
In addition, you can find excellent high-tech architectural universities in Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, China and Malaysia. And each of them will be able to offer you excellent learning conditions and a diploma that the whole world will reckon with. For example, less replicated, but no less interesting universities:
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
$4,300 per year
is a reputable private university in Malaysia that offers quality and affordable programs in English. Architecture at the university can be studied at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers both academic and research programs in the field of general architecture, construction, geodesy and environmental technologies in architecture.
University of Huddersfield, Great Britain
Estimated tuition fee:$18,400 per year
As an innovative educational institution, it strives to train a new generation of professionals with fresh views and ideas. The university offers a wide range of architecture programs different levels. Among them are unique programs with a specialization in international architecture, which involve foreign trips outside Europe to get acquainted with the architectural traditions of different regions of the world. In addition, the university's programs lead to the prestigious accreditation of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
New Jersey Institute of Technology,USA
Estimated tuition fee:$29,000 per year
Located near Manhattan, it specializes in training qualified personnel for work in the field of exact sciences and technologies. The Institute offers fundamental undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture, urban studies and infrastructure planning. An important place in the university is occupied by programs with a focus on engineering technology and construction. In addition, PhDs in urban systems can be obtained here.
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Estimated tuition fee:$15,000 per year
Included in the list of the best engineering and technical universities in the world. Providing students with generous scholarships and various options for professional development, the university offers affordable and high-quality English-language education. University graduates are in great demand not only in Scandinavia, but also abroad. You can study architecture in English at the university at the master's level. In particular, in 2 years you can get degrees in architecture, planning and sustainable development, in architecture and urban design, in design and construction project management, in building engineering and technology.
Polytechnic university of Milan, Italy
Estimated tuition fee:$4,400 per year
It is the largest engineering and technical university in Italy and teaches students from all over the world, offering programs not only in Italian, but also in English. At the undergraduate level, the university offers an English-taught program in architectural design, which includes workshops and a variety of study trips. In the magistracy, students have access to programs with specializations in general architecture, construction, architectural design and history, architectural and urban design.
Popular Architecture Programs
Foreign educational establishments offer a wide range of architecture programs with different specializations.
Programs with a dual specialization in related fields - architecture and design - are very popular. For example, such programs are offered in (UK), (Canada), (Australia) and (New Zealand).
Another popular direction in modern architectural education is architecture and sustainable development. Programs of this type prepare professionals who will use the current principles of sustainable development and environmental friendliness in architectural work, in the field of urban studies and urban planning. You can get such education in such universities as Buckingham University also offers exciting Master's and PhD programs that train experts in Classical and Historic British Architecture.
Widely popular among students are university programs that allow you to get a double degree, while simultaneously studying architecture and another discipline. One of the world's leading providers of such programs is (Great Britain). At the undergraduate level, the university offers numerous programs with specializations in architecture or architectural design and in business, management, history, marketing, sociology, etc.
Features of admission to architectural programs
For admission to the architectural programs of foreign universities, students submit a standard package of documents.
It includes:
- completed application form
- a copy of the passport
- certificate and transcript of grades
- other available certificates and diplomas
- language exam certificate
- motivation letter or resume
- letters of recommendation
Since architecture is a creative discipline, in most cases additional entry requirements are added to the standard list of documents.
First of all, we are talking about the portfolio. It is necessary for admission to the architectural programs of many foreign universities. For example, the prestigious School of Architecture in the composition on its website notes that a portfolio is an essential component of a student's application. It is in the portfolio that the student can demonstrate his abilities and talents, it is the portfolio that reflects the creative vision, conceptual and creative thinking of the student. These are important factors that the school's admissions committee takes into account when enrolling.
In addition, some universities conduct entrance interviews with potential students. These interviews help the admissions committee get a better idea of the student's creative potential, and also provide an opportunity to personally discuss the portfolio submitted by the student.