Overview

The one-year Advanced Architectural Design at The University of Hong Kong offers a path for qualified students from undergraduate programmes outside of architecture to pursue an architectural education. The programme in Architecture (Design) from The University of Hong Kong operates on a self-funding model.

Advanced Architectural Design is Professionally Accredited by:

Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
Architects Registration Board, HKSAR (ARB)

Course Curriculum & Aims

Through a multidisciplinary curriculum emphasising current design and production technologies alongside an understanding of the historical and theoretical culture of architecture, the programme enables students to acquire broad expertise, skills and knowledge to confront the complexities of contemporary architectural discourse, design and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Structural Systems

Architecture and Its Discourses

Design and Construction Communication

Design and Technology of Sustainable Buildings

Digital Media and Methods

History of Modern Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 8 other Masters in Architecture in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a) comply with the General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
b) hold
i) a Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, engineering, surveying, environmental science, geography or related fields in this University; or
ii) other qualification of equivalent standard from this university or other comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
iii) preferably a professional qualification in the architecture, building engineering, surveying or related fields.
c) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b); and
d) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

262500 HKD / year

≈ 262500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

262500 HKD / year

≈ 262500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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