Overview

The educational path is based on a design-collaborative approach – including the transfer of knowledge on technical, digital, administrative topics – and on the historical interpretation of the archaeological sites that spans from the ancient to the medieval period.

Key features

The two-year period of the Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology programme at University of Coimbra will be organized as follows:

The 1st semester will be held in Rome with 6 modules concerning the introductory Architectural and Archaeological culture and methodologies and a first design workshop "Architecture for Archaeology".

The 2nd semester will take place in Athens or in Coimbra and student will attend design studios on "Archaeology within the urban tissue"; or "Archaeology of the Territory and Landscape", as well as the theoretical modules related;

In the 3rd semester the master offers online courses (legislation, conventions and research seminar), a field trip and field work in Naples and its surrounding area (Pompei, Campi Flegrei, etc.) and an internship with one of the Associated Partners in one of the four cities.

The 4th semester is dedicated to the thesis development and completion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rome Workshop

Urban design and archaeology workshop

Architectural and Archaeological Culture

The relationship between architecture and archaeology in urban transformation

Landscape and archaeology

Design and archaeology: narratives and techniques

Archaeological Methologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-20 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coimbra, Portugal

Disciplines

Architecture Archaeology Landscape Architecture View 4 other Masters in Architecture in Portugal

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)

Original and translated copy of the University diploma and of transcript of study results
Curriculum vitae studiorum
Motivation Letter (maximum 1A4 page)
For Architects Portfolio and for others PDF of their bachelor/master thesis
Proof of English language Certificate

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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

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Coimbra

Portugal

485 - 695 EUR / 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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