| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | G17 Architecture and Urban Planning |
| Type | Postgraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 1,5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Master of Architecture and Urban Planning |
| Entry qualification | The Bachelor's degree diploma is required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English (except for documents issued in Ukraine upon completion of studies at local educational institutions) . In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and basic subjects depends on speciality.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
Semester 1 — Foundations & Architecture Theory
- Architecture and Spatial Planning Basics — you learn about architectural theory, spatial composition, basic planning of buildings and urban spaces.
- History & Theory of Architecture / Urban Development — studies of architectural styles, urban development history, design principles and how heritage and modernity combine.
- Architectural Drawing & Computer Design Tools — you start using CAD / BIM / architectural graphic tools to create plans, models, and design drafts.
- Construction Norms, Materials & Building Technology — you learn about building materials, structural safety, building technology, and how design meets construction rules and standards.
Semester 2 — Advanced Design, Environmental & Urban Planning
- Environmental & Landscape Design — designing outdoor, public and green spaces, thinking about ecology, environment, comfort and sustainability.
- Urban Planning & Infrastructure Design — learning how to integrate buildings, roads, public spaces, utilities, and design cities or neighbourhoods in a coherent way.
- Interior & Functional Space Design — planning interior spaces for functionality and aesthetics: living spaces, offices, public buildings with user comfort in mind.
- Regulation, Safety & Building Codes — ensuring your designs comply with legal, safety, and construction standards; you learn about permits, regulations, and certificate processes.
Semester 3 — Professional Projects & Master’s Thesis
- Comprehensive Architectural Project / Studio Work — you work on full design projects: buildings, urban spaces or complexes, implementing what you learnt in a realistic project.
- Project Management & Coordination in Design Teams — skills to lead design teams, coordinate architects, engineers, clients, and manage project timelines.
- Specialised Elective or Research Subjects — choose based on interest: e.g. sustainable design, urban regeneration, heritage restoration, advanced CAD/BIM workflows.
- Master’s Thesis (Final Project) — you develop a final design or research project — a building, urban plan or environment‑design concept — and defend it to receive your MSc degree.
Overview
The program trains you to design buildings, urban spaces and the built environment — combining creative design, architecture, and technical‑construction knowledge. You learn how to plan and shape living, working and public spaces considering aesthetics, functionality, safety and comfort. The program mixes theory and practical design skills, including computer-based architectural design, spatial planning, and project work — preparing you for real‑world architectural challenges. The degree helps you become a qualified architect with modern knowledge of urban planning, environmental design and construction norms.
Career Opportunities
After graduation you can work as an architect or urban planner in architecture and design studios, construction and development companies, or city planning departments. You could also work in interior design, landscape architecture, environment design, or in project management — coordinating design teams and managing building or urban planning projects. The programme also prepares you for research or academic careers in architecture or urban design. Because you get broad skills — design, planning, construction knowledge — you’ll be well‑equipped for jobs both in Ukraine and internationally.