Master of Arts HES-SO/BFH in Architecture
A transdisciplinary and practice-oriented Master's programme in architecture offered by a network of Swiss universities.
Best for:Aspiring architects seeking a practice-oriented, transdisciplinary Master's degree with professional accreditation in Switzerland.
Overview
The Master of Arts HES-SO/BFH in Architecture is a collaborative programme delivered by the HEIA-FR in Fribourg, HEPIA in Geneva, and the BFH department of architecture, wood, and civil engineering. This four-semester curriculum is accredited by the Swiss Confederation and provides direct access to the Swiss Register A for architects. The programme emphasizes a transdisciplinary, multilingual, and intercultural approach to architectural education. Students are encouraged to develop critical autonomy and ethical positioning while addressing complex architectural challenges through plausible, well-argued design projects. The network-based structure ensures strong connections to both the Swiss academic community and the professional architectural practice.
What you'll do
- Engage in complex architectural design projects that require specific, well-argued solutions.
- Develop personal, critical, and ethical positioning within the field of architecture.
- Participate in a transdisciplinary and multilingual learning environment across partner institutions.
- Collaborate with academic and professional networks through applied research and practice-based projects.
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over the course of four semesters.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German, English, and French proficiency
Instruction: German, French, English
- Foundational knowledge in architectural design and theory
- Ability to work in a multilingual academic environment
- Capacity for critical and ethical reflection on architectural problems
- Must hold a recognized degree equivalent to Swiss university standards
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Interested candidates should visit the official HES-SO Master's portal to review specific admission requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's designated online platform.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of architectural work
- CV
- Letter of motivation
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