Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning
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Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning

Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning

Providing high-quality education and academic research in architectural design, building technology, and urban planning.

Hoogstraat 51, 9000 Gent, Belgium

About Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning

The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Ghent University is dedicated to delivering high-quality education, fostering young researchers, and conducting academic research with a primary focus on the design aspect of the architectural discipline. This encompasses building technology, urban planning, theory and history of architecture, construction, urbanism, building physics, and services, alongside urban and architectural design with related fields like graphic communication and computer-aided design. The educational mission aims to establish a comprehensive and innovative architectural design program, integrating engineering and scientific knowledge with historical and theoretical understanding of architecture and urbanism. Master's programs are supported by departmental research activities across various groups and laboratories, connecting directly with current design practices and developments in architecture and urban design. The curriculum promotes intellectual and cultural openness and actively engages in internationalization of research and education.
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Architecture
Bachelor

This program offers practical training in architectural design methods and presentation techniques, supplemented with a basic knowledge of urban design. Students gain insight into the constructional and technical principles of building and the social importance of architecture and urban design.

3 years, 180 credits
Dutch, some courses in English
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Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture (Main subject: Architectural Design and Construction Techniques)
Master

Focuses on the design aspect, together with the materialization and constructional aspects of architecture. The program gives access to broad and specialized knowledge about architecture and related knowledge areas.

Varies
Mixed Dutch / English
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Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture (Main subject: Urban Design and Architecture)
Master

This program focuses on the design of the building in its environment, introducing students to the knowledge and problems inherent to designing on a larger scale via urban design. The program gives access to broad and specialized knowledge about architecture and related knowledge areas.

Varies
Mixed Dutch / English
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Master of Science in Urbanism and Spatial Planning
Master

Focuses on urbanism and spatial planning. The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning research in Urbanism is situated in the context of a highly suburbanised regional territory.

Varies
Mixed Dutch / English
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Doctor of Architectural Sciences and Engineering
PhD

This program involves academic research, focusing on the design component of the architectural discipline, in the branches of knowledge of architecture, building technology, and urban planning.

Varies
Varies
~ $890 / year for international and domestic students
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Landscape and Garden Architecture
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Focus is project oriented design where students design gardens, parks and landscapes. Students will learn about plant materials, landscape engineering, and soil science.

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Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning Academic FAQ

Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning is Providing high-quality education and academic research in architectural design, building technology, and urban planning.

Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Architecture, Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture (Main subject: Architectural Design and Construction Techniques), Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture (Main subject: Urban Design and Architecture), Master of Science in Urbanism and Spatial Planning, Doctor of Architectural Sciences and Engineering.

Ghent University - Department of Architecture & Urban Planning is situated in Gent, Belgium, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.