19 Master's in Architecture in Africa

The Architecture programme offered by the University of Nairobi is the leading Centre of professional training in Architecture in East and Central Africa. The mission is to train high calibre professionals in the discipline of Architecture through teaching, research and consultancy.

This Urban Design MEng from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is an interdisciplinary studio-based think tank engaged with design visions, strategies and solutions for cities and towns, focussed on learning lessons from the globalising cities of the South. 

Candidates for the Architecture program at Tshwane University of Technology who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements, may be invited to appear before a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration. Further informationregarding the process is available at the Department.

Candidates for the Architectural Technology program at Tshwane University of Technology who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements, may be invited to appear before a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration. Further information regarding the process is available at the Department. 

It was noted that there is an increased demand for quality services and use of new technology within the architectural profession which have led to increased requirements in training.  Such requirements can only be well addressed through advanced level training at a Master of Architecture degree level at Makerere University.

Architecture (Coursework) from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.  

Architecture from University of Pretoria aims to be internationally competitive while also locally relevant.  Advisory boards at both faculty and departmental level promote alignment and excellence in our teaching and research activities.  

The Department of Architecture from Covenant University was established to provide training in knowledge acquisition and skill development in the Art and Science of Architecture.

The Master of Architecture is offered at University of Cape Town. The qualification introduces a master's degree within a succession of qualifications leading towards professional qualification in architecture.

Applied Science - Architecture (Coursework) from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.  

The Masters of Architecture by research (MArch) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

The Master of Architecture (Professional) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg facilitates creative production of an architectural research report integrating theory, research, analysis, design and systems technology. This is a 1 year full-time degree.

A qualifying degree in Architecture (Professional) from University of Cape Town that provides students with the knowledge, values and skills to enter the profession of architecture and/or to pursue further qualifications in architecture or fields associated with the architectural profession and built environment.

The Master in Architecture degree from University of Kwazulu Natal is a two year programme. It is expected in post graduate studies that students take initiative in developing their own design schemes based on their research. 

Architecture from The American University in Cairo equips young professionals to tackle emerging challenges and rapidly changing rules in the built environment. Become a cross-disciplinary practitioner, leveraging partnership to lead new paradigms in architectural practice. Build bridges across disciplines and create effective channels of relevance to the market and business partners. 

The purpose of the Master of Architecture (Design, Theory and Practice) from University of Johannesburg is to offer an Master’s programme open to candidates seeking to undertake advanced architectural (or in related disciplines) architectural design, theory and practice study, leading to a more traditional academic career or a PhD.

Urban and Regional Planning from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to increase the capacity of professional planners and researchers within the profession. 

If you are interested in taking up a challenge, the Southern Urbanism programme at the University of Cape Town is your learning platform.

The purpose of the Architecture (Research)program at University of Johannesburg is to offer an Master’s programme open to candidates seeking to undertake advanced architectural (or in related disciplines) architectural design, theory and practice study, leading to a more traditional academic career or a PhD.