Master of Architecture
- Shanghai, China
- 3, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural designer
- Architectural project manager
- Architectural fabricator
- Design-build professional
- Architectural journalist
- Architectural researcher
- Architectural renderer
- Urban developer
Curriculum
- Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
- Architectural and urban history
- Digital visualization
- Building technology
- Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
- bachelor degree in a relevant field with GPA 2.5 of 4 or above
- supervisor acceptance for most programmes
- portfolio for arts
- HSK 5 for Chinese-taught or an English test for English-taught programmes.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥39,000, ¥36,250 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥500 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2026
Applications closed
30 Jun 2026
Closed
Scholarships
The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 2 years.
Tuition is ¥39,000, ¥36,250 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥500 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥64,675 CNY.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 180, IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.