The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
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The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

The Royal Danish Academy - Architecture, Design, Conservation educates architects, who are amongst the most sought-after in the world.

Philip De Langes Allé 10, 1435 København, Denmark

About The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi - Billedkunst Skolerne) has a rich history spanning over 250 years, significantly contributing to the development of Danish art and architecture. The Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation, established in 1754, are dedicated to educating architects who are highly sought after globally. The core philosophy emphasizes architecture as a transformative practice, capable of altering both the physical world and our perception of it, moving beyond mere design. The institution offers comprehensive architecture degrees in Copenhagen and Kalundborg. Its robust educational framework integrates traditional disciplines like painting, sculpting, and graphics with contemporary practices in photography, performance, and video, alongside their historical contexts. Administered by the Danish Ministry of Culture, the Academy fosters critical reflection and innovative approaches to architectural challenges, preparing students to be leaders in the field.
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Master Architecture and Extreme Environments
Master

This program explores the intersection between architecture, technology, culture, and environment, responding to global challenges through research and on-site involvement. It engages with architectural performance, from component to building design, and the cultural impact of technology in our world through high-end design aesthetics.

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Master Computation in Architecture
Master

This program focuses on digital design and material fabrication, questioning how computation is changing our spatial, representational, and material cultures. It emphasizes learning-through-doing as a principle method for exploring computation as a means to pursue speculative design, experimental fabrication, material actuation, and complex modeling.

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Master Art and Architecture
Master

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture aims to educate high-profile architects to take their place amongst the most sought-after architects in the world. The fundamental conviction of the programme is that architecture is not simply about designing buildings, towns and cities, components etc., but is also a special form of reflection and practice, which can change the world and our perception of reality.

Nationals from within the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland will not pay tuition fee in Denmark. Applicants from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay tuition fee.
Deadline: March 1st
Master Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Restoration
Master

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture aims to educate high-profile architects to take their place amongst the most sought-after architects in the world. The fundamental conviction of the programme is that architecture is not simply about designing buildings, towns and cities, components etc., but is also a special form of reflection and practice, which can change the world and our perception of reality.

Nationals from within the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland will not pay tuition fee in Denmark. Applicants from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay tuition fee.
Deadline: March 1st
Master Landscape Architecture
Master

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture aims to educate high-profile architects to take their place amongst the most sought-after architects in the world. The fundamental conviction of the programme is that architecture is not simply about designing buildings, towns and cities, components etc., but is also a special form of reflection and practice, which can change the world and our perception of reality.

Nationals from within the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland will not pay tuition fee in Denmark. Applicants from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay tuition fee.
Deadline: March 1st
Master Political Architecture: Critical Sustainability
Master

This program focuses on architecture's role in political regulations of society and social life, particularly in regions where societal resilience and development are urgent. It questions prevailing doctrines of architectural sustainability and develops intellectually probing and architecturally daring alternatives.

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Master Settlement, Ecology & Tectonics
Master

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture aims to educate high-profile architects to take their place amongst the most sought-after architects in the world. The fundamental conviction of the programme is that architecture is not simply about designing buildings, towns and cities, components etc., but is also a special form of reflection and practice, which can change the world and our perception of reality.

Nationals from within the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland will not pay tuition fee in Denmark. Applicants from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay tuition fee.
Deadline: March 1st
Master Spatial Design
Master

This program focuses on the human scale and perception of space, investigating the mutual relations between physical and social spaces, including spatial organization, interior design, and micro architecture. Students work with architectural projects on a human scale that relate to subjects of relevance to society and social issues.

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Master Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship
Master

This program focuses on creating value through architecture and design, requiring organizational and business savvy alongside talent and skills. Students will continue to work on projects and enhance their architecture and design skills while developing an entrepreneurial mindset and learning how to utilize it; offered in collaboration with Copenhagen Business School (CBS).

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Master Urbanism and Societal Change
Master

This program embeds the architectural/urban project within the dynamic conditions of contemporary society, coupling research and design within the project process. It trains future architects as leading actors in the sustainable development of the built environment, responding to societal transformations.

2 years
English
8,000 EURO per semester in 2025-26; 9,000 EURO per semester in 2026-27 for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Deadline: March 1st
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor programme

The bachelor's degree in architecture gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of tasks within architecture, planning, and design. As an architect, you work to create new spatial and sensorially engaging solutions for society as a whole.

Danish
In Denmark, local residents and other EU citizens can study for free at state universities. For other students, education is free only in Danish (level not lower than B2).
Deadline: March 15th
Master for Constructing Architects
Master

The Royal Danish Academy offers a 2 year Master education for Constructing Architects.

2 years
Nationals from within the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland will not pay tuition fee in Denmark. Applicants from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay tuition fee.
Deadline: March 1st

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The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Academic FAQ

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts is The Royal Danish Academy - Architecture, Design, Conservation educates architects, who are amongst the most sought-after in the world.

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Master Architecture and Extreme Environments, Master Computation in Architecture, Master Art and Architecture, Master Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Restoration, Master Landscape Architecture.

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts is situated in København, Denmark, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.