Architecture and Urban Design
Define your future as an independent architect with your own unique a peculiar vision. During the two-year master's programme, you will develop your own creative approach and focus on excelling in your fields of interest. Under the guidance of experienced, award-winning tutors, you will deepen your understanding of social topics, hone your technical and practical skills, and sharpen your critical thinking. . All this at one of the progressive departments in one of the best student cities in Europe. Moreover, Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology has been selected among the best 230 universities in the field worldwide by QS Ranking.
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Level of study: Master’s Lenght: 2 years, full-time study |
Language: English
Title: Ing. arch |
Tuition fee: 4,200 EUR per year Start date: September 2025 or February 2026 |
AN EXCELLENT ARCHITECT IS A CULTURAL INNOVATOR WHO CAN BRING TOGETHER MANY SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL CONTRADICTIONS INTO ONE MEANINGFUL WHOLE CALLED ARCHITECTURE.
Application deadline: 31.3.2025
Explore what architecture can do
The programme creates space for students' self-realisation, focusing on innovative approaches as well as conceptual and critical thinking. Our students have the chance to learn from best-in-field architects, who guide them towards becoming creative experts within the broad range of complexity found in the architecture profession.
Study sustainable development with the help of top Czech and European architects, who are involved in our educational process.
Get future oriented mindset in interdisciplinary projects with a wide range of external experts.
Discover new trends together with students from all over the world.
Explore the work method of Dutch architects Servie Boetzkes and Gabriel Pena.
Complete a research documentary with Productive Landscapes.
Compete with your work at the competition held every semester by the SOFA Student Association.
Learn from Polish architect Szymon Rozwalka, renowned Czech architect Marek Štěpán, and many more.
Get into the nooks of urban planning with the professors at our Department of Urban Design.
Unleash your talent. We've got you covered.
At FA VUT, we make sure that our students are well taken care of so they can focus on their personal development.
Individual attention: We focus on each student individually to make sure everyone can maximise their potential.
Moving and housing: International students are given priority and get accommodation in the dormitories, where meals are also provided. If necessary, we will also assist you with transport
Documentation: We’ll help you with visa processing, insurance, and other formalities.
Peer support: The Student Community of the Faculty of Architecture supports newcomers, organises events, and is ready to help you at any time.
Get the most out of your student life.
Brno regularly tops student opinion rankings, proving how friendly, accessible, and appealing its student amenities are.
Vibrant cultural scene. In Brno, everyone gets a cultural experience, be it a classical event such as ballet or opera, a live concert, or the alternative scene, which is firmly rooted in the city. Soak it all in!
Everything is within striking distance. Everything is within striking distance. Do you want to explore more of Central Europe? From Brno, it is 1.5 hours to Vienna, two hours to Bratislava, four hours to Budapest, and 2.5 hours to Prague by train. Travel safe!
Student vibe. Brno has one of the highest concentration of students in the Czech Republic, around 20 percent of the population in Brno are students. It's easy to make friends here, perhaps in one of the wide variety of cafés, bars and clubs or restaurants? Cheers!
It's cheap! And it's safe! Czechia is one of the safest countries in the world, and the relatively low cost-of-living in Brno makes it an affordable option for students. Plus, Brno has an excellent public transport system. Go anywhere!
How to apply?
1. Submit your qualifications.
Your bachelor qualification must meet the requirements of the EC Directive 2005/36/EC, Article 46 on the training of architects. Your qualification can be proved within the admission process if you provide your diploma and diploma supplement.
2. Pass the admission exam.
Get as many points as you can on the admission exam. The admission exam consists of portfolio submission and online interview.
3. Prove your language skills.
Present a B2 English language certificate from an accredited institution. Applicants who studied for their bachelor's degree in English are exempt from this requirement.
The application fee for the academic year 2025/2026 is 28.- EUR.
Don't forget to check the complete rules and requirements for admissions to the master's programme at the Faculty of Architecture of the Brno University of Technology for the academic year 2025/2026.