Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design - Master's Programme

This master’s programme focuses on energy-efficient and environmental building design, especially in heating-dominated climates. It equips you with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design and renovate buildings with integrated renewable energy systems, taking into account the architecture, environment and inhabitants’ needs, health and comfort.

The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will work in small, interdisciplinary teams to develop energy-efficient buildings and analyse the impact of different design options using advanced computer-based tools and methods. Student teams are mixed in terms of both academic and cultural background, which strengthens your ability to work in diverse and complex settings.

Theoretical courses are complemented by practical modules where you will work on specific building projects.

The programme involves teachers from the Divisions of Energy and Building Design, Building Physics, and Building Services at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology.

The programme is offered by LTH, Lunds Tekniska Högskola (The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University). LTH is internationally renowned for research in energy-efficient buildings, with a whole-building perspective that combines technical performance with human comfort. The programme benefits from the university’s strong links to the building industry, creating a solid foundation for a career in sustainable building design.

The teaching combines theory with hands-on experience. You will engage in lectures, seminars, design projects and site visits. Theoretical courses are directly followed by practical modules, where you will apply what you have learned to real-world building projects.

Students work together in small, interdisciplinary teams with backgrounds in architecture and engineering. This collaborative approach strengthens your ability to work with complex building projects in diverse professional settings.

The programme includes site visits and guest lectures from industry professionals. You will visit examples of energy-efficient building design and gain insights from experts in the field.

Many students carry out their degree projects with industry, gaining valuable insights and practical experience.

The growing focus on environmental issues and stricter building regulations have created a high demand for professionals skilled in energy-efficient building design.

You will be prepared to work in design teams responsible for planning and designing energy-efficient buildings, including the renovation of existing building stock.

Graduates have secured positions in leading companies and organisations across different sectors and all over the world. Others have continued with doctoral studies at universities and research institutions worldwide.

Prerequisites

A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, architectural engineering or equivalent. Completed courses within the three subjects building technology/structural engineering, building physics/science and building services. A minimum of 3 credits/ECTS is required for each of these three subjects. In addition, a total of 30 credits/ECTS is required as sum of any combination of courses within energy and building technology/structural engineering, building physics/science, building services, building materials and architecture. English 6.

Selection criteria

The selection is based on academic qualifications.

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 370,000
First payment: SEK 92,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

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. 

ARUA Scholarship

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.

Country-specific scholarships

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. 

External scholarships