Location:

Brussels, Belgium

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year

Program Overview

Program Description:

Number of ECTS: 120 Duration: 2 years Campus: Etterbeek In cooperation with: Université Libre de Bruxelles: Brussels Faculty of Engineering (in short Bruface) Realize synergy between engineering and architecture disciplines The master program in Architectural Engineering trains designers to realize the synergy between the engineering and the architecture disciplines. The program provides students with an advanced level of knowledge and insight and makes them proficient in the creative and inventive use of the engineering and architectural knowledge in a complex architectural design. Interaction between various disciplines The training is characterized by the integration of scientific research in education. The design studio acts as a crystallization point in the application of knowledge with respect to architectural design, structural design, installation techniques and urban planning. Given the complex and more advanced nature of architectural design at Master level, it requires the interaction between various disciplines combined with a scientific attitude. The programme consist of a fixed number of compulsory courses and a number of optional courses. The second year also includes a master thesis. In this master thesis it is requested to realize a synergy between a research study and an architectural design.

Architecture, Engineering

Career opportunities Wide range of job profiles The programme prepares students to a wide range of job profiles such as • architectural and structural engineer • project manager • consultant • employee or executive in an architectural or engineer office • supervisor of the built heritage • policy maker for urban planning • researcher and others.

Setting Description:

Eligibility Admission decisions for students from other institutions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file. Students with a bachelor in the same field of study have direct access after the evaluation of their application file. The admission for holders of another engineering degree is based upon evaluation and approval by the curriculum council. Admission Procedure Students belonging to the EEA (European Economic Area)*: NO proof of English proficiency required. For students outside the EEA Proof of English proficiency is compulsory and can be documented by the following certificates (provided by the institution): • A document attesting that English is the language of instruction for several courses followed (at least 15 ECTS); • A document attesting that at least 1 year of secondary education has been completed in English; • A diploma of primary education stating that English was the language of instruction; • A language test: only TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CPE, CAE

Cost:

Subsidized tuition fees. As from 2013 • €578,7 per year for EU students • €2500 per year for non-EU students For details please visit our website.