Master of Science in Architecture
Acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and operative skills in contemporary architectural design at Università della Svizzera italiana.
Best for:Best for creative graduates with a Bachelor in Architecture seeking rigorous advanced training in contemporary design and urban planning.
Overview
The Master of Science in Architecture at Università della Svizzera italiana offers advanced theoretical knowledge and practical operative skills for contemporary architectural design. The curriculum combines fundamental disciplinary principles with technological innovation, environmental considerations, territorial management, and historical heritage restoration. Students engage in theoretical lectures paired with hands-on design studios exploring various scales, from interior design to urban planning. The programme culminates in a final master's thesis focused on a specific site and project typology.
What you'll do
- Attend theoretical lectures and methodological courses on architectural culture and technology
- Participate in semester-long design studios focusing on specific project typologies and scales
- Produce a theoretical paper on self-chosen topics approved by a faculty member
- Complete a final semester master's thesis project based on a designated site and studio topic
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor in Architecture or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Science in Architecture
Language: Italian and English proficiency
Instruction: Italian, English
- Foundational training in architectural design and principles
- Ability to develop architectural and urban concepts across multiple scales
- Capacity for critical exploration of contemporary architectural culture
- Applicants with a Bachelor in Architecture from a Swiss Polytechnic or Swiss SUP/HES must apply by 1 June
- Candidates with EU/EFTA nationality not requiring an entry visa must apply by 15 April
- International candidates requiring an entry visa for Switzerland must apply by 15 February
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Prepare all required application documents including your previous academic credentials and submit them through the online admissions portal before the respective regional deadline.
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- Bachelor diploma
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