MSc in
Master in Architecture
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Stockholm, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 572,000 / per year
Application deadline
15 Jan 2024
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
The master's programme in Architecture offers a unique learning environment where the possibilities for students to tailor their degrees are remarkable. Apart from orientation courses that explore the fundamentals of architecture, students freely choose studio courses from a wide range of themes that address current architectural topics. Graduates reach leading positions both in private architectural firms and the public sector.
Architecture at KTH
The programme consists of studio-based teaching, orientation courses, seminar courses and a final independent degree project. Through the different stages of the programme, you will complete six studio projects, each providing an opportunity to apply and develop skills in varied areas of the learning process. The annual selection procedure allows you to list your preferences for the studios on offer. Most of the ten studios offered have places for about 25–30 students. Studio projects can include both individual work and teamwork.
The final semester degree project is an assignment that the student conducts independently. You will formulate a thesis booklet and develop a project addressing issues developed and discussed with architectural tools and terms. Through the project, you are given the opportunity to show that they have obtained the academic and professional skills of an architect. You will present your degree project on the public examination days where an external jury assesses it.
KTH leads its architectural education and research by combining artistic, design-led, technological and practical aspects of the field. We aim to educate qualified consultants and leaders with a capacity to develop the built environment with respect to design, technology, economics, quality, aesthetics and long-term sustainability. We also constitute a large international study environment recognised for coaching students at an advanced level of studies.
This master's programme corresponds with the advanced level of the five-year degree programme in Architecture (300 ECTS credits). The programme is structured to ensure individual progression and deepening of knowledge, competence and judgement within architecture and related knowledge areas.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Architecture and Built Environment (at KTH).
Admissions
Curriculum
The two-year master's programme in Architecture consists of three terms of courses and one final term dedicated to the master's degree project. Each term consist of approximately 30 ECTS credits. The courses presented on this page apply to studies starting in autumn 2024.
Year 1
The two year master's programme in Architecture corresponds entirely to the last two years in the five-year master programme in Architecture.
Each semester of the two year master's programme in Architecture consists of:
- two Studio Projects (12 credits each)
- two courses: an Orientation course (3 credits) and a Seminar course (3credits)
The last semester consists of a final independant Degree Project (30 credits).
During the two year master's programme in Architecture an individual student completes six Studio Projects, each providing an opportunity to apply and develop skills in varied application areas; and tools to reflect on the learning process.
Mandatory courses
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A42A13) 12.0 credits
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A42B13) 12.0 credits
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A42C14) 12.0 credits
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A42D14) 12.0 credits
- Orientation; History, Theory and Technology of Architecture 4:1 (A42O1A) 3.0 credits
- Orientation; History, Theory and Technology of Architecture 4:2 (A42O2A) 3.0 credits
- Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4HT (A42SEH) 3.0 credits
- Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4VT (A42SEV) 3.0 credits
Year 2
1. This is a preliminary course list for students who started the programme 2023. Changes may occur.”
The two year master's programme in Architecture corresponds entirely to Advanced Level of the Degree Programmin Architecture.
Each semester of the two year master's programme in Architecture consists of:
- two Studio Projects (12 credits each)
- two courses: an Orientation course (3 credits) and a Seminar course (3credits)
The last semester consists of a final independant Degree Project (30 credits).
During the two year master's programme in Architecture an individual student completes six Studio Projects, each providing an opportunity to apply and develop skills in varied application areas; and tools to reflect on the learning process.
Mandatory courses
- Degree Project in Architecture, Second Cycle (A52EXA) 30.0 credits
Conditionally elective courses
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A52A13) 12.0 credits
- Studio Project, Advanced Level (A52B13) 12.0 credits
- Orientation; History, Theory and Technology of Architecture 5 (A52O1A) 3.0 credits
- Orientation; History, Theory and Technology of Architecture 5:2 (A52O2A) 3.0 credits
- Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5HT (A52SEH) 3.0 credits
- Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5VT (A52SEV) 3.0 credits
Program Outcome
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Architecture are:
- 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
At KTH, students are investigating new models of planning and design to develop new types of architectural responses relating to industrial production and innovative ways of building.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Students at KTH develop projects that propose new ways of designing sustainable communities. Architecture is an important tool for participating in sustainable urban development.
Responsible Consumption and Production
The building industry is currently responsible for one-third of total energy consumption. Architectural research can substantially contribute to a more sustainable future by helping reduce, recycle and reuse.
Scholarships and Funding
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
Scholarship portals
IEFA database
The IEFA database offer a comprehensive scholarships search, grant listing and international student loan programmes.
Studyportals
The Studyportals scholarship database lists over 1,000 scholarship and grants for students worldwide applying for studies in the EU.
Scholars4dev
Scholarships for Development is a database of scholarships open to students from developing countries.
WeMakeScholars
WeMakeScholars helps students from India secure education loans from banks and NBFCs. They also lists more than 26,000 international scholarships from different trusts, foundations and govt. bodies.
Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
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Career Opportunities
A majority of architects who graduate from KTH find a professional role in private architectural firms, but many also work in the public sector. A significant development in terms of future career prospects is our additional mission to train you to assume a higher level of legal and financial responsibility in your various professional roles related to architecture and planning.
Addressing the challenges related to sustainable development, whilst developing urban landscapes and buildings that offer high quality of life and rich business opportunities, calls for innovative architectural strategies, new technologies and economic and social policy initiatives. Graduates will leave the programme well-equipped to enter the workplace with various skills facilitating successful careers.