Program Details
This Master's programme "Architecture: Urban Projects, Urban Cultures" explores architecture from a research-by-design and design-by-research perspective. Students are educated and trained in a multicultural and international context. The programme combin
- Location:
- Brussels, Belgium
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Academic Year
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- You have a broad scientific interest in building technology, history, theory and mixed media to design complex urban projects.
You have a high level of creativity and want to push your limits.
This Master's programme "Architecture: Urban Projects, Urban Cultures" explores architecture from a research-by-design and design-by-research perspective. Students are educated and trained in a multicultural and international context. The programme combines an academic approach with a creative-experimental approach. It is characterised by a fully-integrated design methodology, providing students with solid skills in the contemporary discipline of architectural design and research. The programme is organised at both of the faculty's campuses, though each campus offers a different orientation: o Campus Brussels (established in 1887): Architecture: Urban Projects, Urban Cultures o Campus Ghent (established in 1862): Architecture: Resilient and Sustainable Strategies This is an initial Master's programme and can be followed on a full-time or part-time basis. The programme consists out of a minimum of four semesters.
- Setting Description:
- Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven (University of Leuven) has been a centre of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university and, founded in 1425, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. As a leading European research university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide variety of programmes in English, all supported by high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary research. KU Leuven is home to a vibrant community of international scholars spread out over its various campuses. 14% of the university’s 54,000 students are international representing 140 countries. KU Leuven's three doctoral schools provide internationally oriented PhD tracks for more than 4,000 doctoral students. Boasting an outstanding central location, KU Leuven offers a truly international experience, high-quality education, world-class research and cutting-edge innovation.
- Cost:
- https://www.kuleuven.be/studentenadministratie/inschrijvingen/en/fees/fees.html