MScArchitecture
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 5 years (300 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Arts) |
| Course code | 6011PX003 |
| Tuition fee | €5,065 per year This extended undergraduate programme leads to the master’s degree (5 years programme). *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) • a senior high school diploma with a good average grade (min. CGPA >60 % (legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into English and notary verified), If an applicant has no sufficient skills in drawing, we can offer Architecture preparatory course (each year in Spring semester). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents which were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived before arriving to Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend to take Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, IESOL B2, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in the English language, an additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, an online examination may be organized by KTU. |
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. The entrance procedure is composed of two parts. First being – digital portfolio and interview, second – entrance exam. The digital portfolio should include no more than 8 projects (hand-drawings and/or design works). After reviewing the applicant’s portfolio, the Admissions Committee may invite the applicant to the interview. After the interview, the entrance exam is organized. The interview and exam are held remotely. If the applicant’s skills demonstrated in a portfolio do not meet the basic requirements to take the entrance exam, she/he may improve abilities by participating in KTU official Preparation courses, which guides participants step by step through the architectural design process and prepares for the entrance exam. See more information about preparation of Portfolio and entrance exam here and about Preparatory course here. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Maximum gap after high / secondary school or later studies cannot be more than 3 years. |
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Overview
The architecture blends science and art, and it is present in all the spaces around us – our home, neighbourhood, cities we live in. The significance of architecture is more than evident.
The main skill of an architect is the ability to create safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing buildings or dwellings. At KTU, the graduates learn that a building is not only a place where people live and work but is also an important part of our surroundings that makes an impact on how we live.
Our students learn using contemporary technology and knowledge of historical, aesthetic, socio-cultural and ecological contexts. KTU graduates become the architects that can create buildings for any purpose, shape the landscape, analyse and design the spaces for the future.
Learning from internationally renowned scholars and practitioners you will analyse and design projects both from user and architects’ perspectives using structural, social, aesthetical, ecological, and economic research. In your studies, you will learn how to visualise the innovative architectural design and urban planning solutions, to generate creative ideas and implement them.
Our graduates can create individual projects and work closely within a team, to coordinate and lead projects, as well as work according to BIM methodology together with other construction participants.
• You will be taught by the experts awarded with the highest national prizes
• Possibilities of joining internationally renowned research groups
• Talented students can join an advanced study path of KTU GIFTed Community
This extended undergraduate programme leads to the Master’s degree (5 years programme).
Top reasons to study at KTU:
1. Studio based teaching method is applied in the development of conceptual and contextual buildings, urban and landscape projects, followed by application of BIM, CAD, Space Syntax, ArcGIS software.
2. Friendly and collegial relationship between professors and students achieved by providing a supportive learning environment which fosters a spirit of independent enquiry and individual enterprise.
3. Students benefit from taking part in numerous competitions, workshops and conferences: “Europe: place, space and nature”, Kaunas festival of architecture (KAFe), “Smart city”, etc.
You can find the best student works from the previous school year HERE.
Programme structure
Development of conceptual and contextual buildings, urban and landscape projects
Fundamentals of architectural design
Residential architecture
Architecture of public buildings 1, 2
Architecture of building complexes
Urban planning 1, 2
Research project
Master Final Degree Project
Design based on aesthetic, technical, environmental, economic, ergonomic, cultural and social criteria
Typology of spaces
Building structures and architectural materials
Cultural heritage
Spatial Legislation
Economics of spatial decisions
Sociology of Spaces
Sustainable architecture and urbanism
Designing with up-to-date software and methods (bim, cad, space syntax, arcgis, etc.)
Computer aided architectural design 1, 2
Building Information Modeling
Space syntax
Geographic information systems for territory planning
Joint project
Integration of diverse communication methods
Parametric animation
Parametric installation
Virtual reality generation
Virtual reality activation
If you have any questions about programme structure, study processes and/or student life in the Civil Engineering and Architecture faculty, you are welcome to book a consultation.
Career opportunities
“I knew that I want to become an architect from very early age as my father is also an artist/architect and drawing took big part of my time. Before coming to Lithuania I was studying architecture in Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. Coming to technical university I was expecting more intense study of technical subjects. I ended up gaining great knowledge in urban planning. Studies in KTU also helped me to develop my ways of thinking and skills needed to continue working in the field of architecture and urban planning. I started doing my internship in JDWA – Johan de Wachter Architects office, while also working on my thesis. The office is practicing architecture and urban planning, while exploring collaborative design with future users, so I can easily adapt skills gained in KTU and learn new things every day.” – Anna Kinturashvili, Johan de Wachter Architects office, Architect.
“I have represented thesis defence commission of Architecture Bachelor degree studies for five years, therefore I have a great opportunity to observe the level of students’ preparation. Each year this level increases with improvements of study programme. Quite a few graduates worked at our office. We were very satisfied with their knowledge, approach to profession and creativity. I am sure we will not be disappointed in the future.” – Vilius Adomavičius, Manager of Architectural Bureau *“Vilnius ir Partneriai”.
“Today, the profession of architect requires a wide range of skills: spatial thinking, analytical skills, understanding of the principles and processes of urban development, technical knowledge, social, teamwork, presentation and many other competencies. KTU Architecture’s integrated study program combines technology, architectural theory, design and other disciplines, through which students’ creativity and critical thinking are constantly stimulated, and thus provide the skills necessary for the profession of architect. The studies aim at a deep understanding of social, economic, spatial, and technical issues, which allows for the systematic analysis of complex problems and their clear presentation to colleagues and the public. Students work on a variety of architectural design and urban planning projects, individually or in groups, and thus learn about the interplay between technology, culture and living environment, and different disciplines. All projects are based on research by design principles. This means that in order to test the functioning of the project object, its prototyping, adaptation and modification are encouraged. The work takes place in thematic design studios working in groups and solving complex problems of the real environment of our cities. It enables the acquisition of skills and competencies vital to the professional life of the 21st century architect.” – Martynas Marozas, Head of MMAP.