Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

Master of Science in Architectural Engineering is one of 16 English-taught Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 3,515 to EUR 17,300. 6 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

The MSc in Architectural Engineering at DTU in Lyngby is a two year graduate programme worth 120 ECTS. It links engineering skills to the design process, so you learn to optimise engineering knowledge inside the design work that shapes future sustainable buildings.

What you study

The programme combines cross-disciplinary project courses with specialisation courses. The project courses sit at the centre of the teaching, and the specialisation courses let you go deeper into areas such as building technology energy, load-bearing structures, installations, indoor climate, fire safety, acoustics, lighting, project management and building information modelling.

You can shape your degree through one of seven specialisations:

• Indoor Environment
• Energy Systems Design
• Structural Design
• Digital Design Systems
• Arctic and Extreme Environments
• Acoustics
• Sustainability and LCA

How the programme is organised

Teaching runs through project courses that bring engineering and design together, backed by the specialisation courses listed above. You have the chance to work closely with Danish and international companies, either as part of a course, as an individual project or while writing your thesis.

DTU also offers an Industry Master of Science option across all its master's programmes. That route combines work and study, so you apply your academic knowledge in a real workplace while you complete the degree.

Who it suits

This programme suits someone who wants to sit in a design team that blends engineers and other specialists, architects among them. The teaching prepares you to take part in the early stages of building projects, where the key decisions are made, and to communicate, innovate and optimise there. If you like the idea of moving between technical analysis and design choices, this is the kind of degree that fits.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. The programme page sets out the academic requirements and selection criteria under its Prerequisites section, and the application procedure for MSc programmes at DTU is described on the How to apply page. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside Denmark can get guidance on the process from DTU's International Admissions Office. Study Guidance handles questions on course planning, credit transfer, exemption applications and DTU's rules and regulations. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee that the institution sets. Start with the Prerequisites and Curriculum pages, then check the application procedure before you apply.

Master’s applications go straight to Technical University of Denmark, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.