Architecture - Master's Programme
Start
Autumn 2026
Duration
2 years
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
This master’s programme explores how architectural design can address contemporary societal challenges. You will develop the ability to design complex and innovative architecture by integrating materiality, structure and spatial order to create meaningful spaces for both individuals and communities.
The programme addresses contemporary issues such as environmental change, housing shortages and urban segregation, equipping you with the tools to approach these challenges creatively.
It also trains you in architectural design as a method for thinking and understanding, where architecture becomes a critical force in addressing social, economic, ecological and cultural issues.
The programme is offered by LTH, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University. It benefits from the university’s strong international network and the dynamic Copenhagen–Malmö region, providing a broader context for your studies. Leading architects and designers are regularly invited as guest lecturers, and you will have opportunities to exhibit your work to a public audience.
The School of Architecture at Lund University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including personal workspaces, digital fabrication labs with 3D printers and laser cutters, and fully equipped workshops. The programme’s close ties to the architectural community provide a rich learning environment.
The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical training. You will engage in a mix of lectures, seminars, design studios and workshops. The teaching approach encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving through design projects that reflect real-world challenges.
Workshops and critiques with invited guests – both local and international – are key elements of the learning process. You will work on advanced design projects individually and in teams, with continuous feedback from faculty and industry professionals. Study trips are integrated into the curriculum, offering insights into architectural practices in cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. Alternative assignments are provided for those unable to travel.
In the first semester, you will take courses in Advanced Architectural Design and Architectural Theory, along with a course on material and detail.
The second semester expands on these foundations with integrated design projects, including options like Climate Smart Architecture or Temporal Landscape.
In the third semester, you will specialise in one of five tracks: Dwelling and Space, Urban Shelter, Cultural Heritage Buildings, Sustainable Urban Dynamics, or Spatial Experiments.
The final semester is dedicated to your degree project, where you will develop a comprehensive architectural solution to a real-world challenge.
Graduating from this programme will give you the skills to work as an architect on a global market. You will be prepared to engage in both public and private projects, with a deep understanding of contemporary architectural theory and practice.
Alumni often secure positions in leading architectural firms, particularly in the Copenhagen–Malmö region, Stockholm, and internationally.
The programme’s strong industry connections and the opportunity to present your work in exhibitions and reviews will give you valuable professional exposure.
Many graduates also choose to pursue further research or specialise in areas such as sustainable design, urban planning or cultural heritage.
Applicants for the Master's Programme in Architecture are required to submit a digital portfolio, showing your best design works in architecture.
The digital portfolio must be submitted as a single PDF file of maximum 10 MB. In the file you must also include an application summary with a statement of purpose and your CV.
For detailed instructions, follow the link below.
Prerequisites
A Bachelor’s degree in architecture. A digital portfolio of the applicant’s own work in the field that clearly proves that the applicant has good potential to benefit from the programme. English 6.
Selection criteria
The selection is based on the submitted portfolio and on a statement of purpose. Portfolio instructions.
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 540,000
First payment: SEK 135,000
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship
Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Global professionals
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries who are applying for select Master's programmes in Sweden.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships for Master's studies in Sweden for women from selected countries in Africa and Asia who want to pursue degrees in STEM fields. Check the country and programme requirements on the Swedish Institute's website to see if you are eligible for the scholarship.
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University. Most agreements are intended for Master’s applicants, although certain opportunities may also be available to Bachelor’s students.
External scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by Lund University or through its partner agreements, there are external opportunities. On the page below, you’ll find examples of organisations that may provide financial support for international students from specific countries.
