Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL)
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Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL)

Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL)

From the City Scale to the Hand Scale

R. Sá Nogueira, 1349-063 Lisboa, Portugal

About Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL)

The Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL), part of the University of Lisbon, originated in the 16th century and was formally established in 1979 within the former Technical University of Lisbon. It merged into the current University of Lisbon in 2013. FAUL offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design, alongside non-degree courses for professional development. With approximately 3,000 students, including a significant international population, it is recognized as the most diverse school in its fields in Portugal. A core feature is its design-based training, applying knowledge to projects from hand-held objects to territorial scales. FAUL aims to train professionals for various roles, including consultants, researchers, and public sector workers, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through collaborations.
Program NameDetails
Integrated Master in Architecture
Integrated Master's Degree (BCs + MSc)

This program ensures general training in Architecture, focusing on skills in technical, scientific, humanistic and artistic expression related to architectural space, the city, and the territory. It prepares architects for design, rehabilitation, and remodeling of buildings and urban spaces.

5 Years (10 Semesters)
Portuguese
€697 per year for national students. Fees for international students vary.
Deadline: Nomination Deadlines: March 1-31 (for programs starting in September), April 15-May 15 (for programs starting in February). Application Deadlines: April 15-May 15 (for programs starting in September), October 1-October 15 (for programs starting in February).
Master in Territorial Management and Urban Studies
Master's

The program focuses on territorial management and urban studies, providing advanced knowledge in these areas. Graduates will be prepared to tackle challenges in contemporary urban environments.

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Fees for master's degrees vary. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 5,084 USD.
Deadline: Not specified
PhD in Architecture
PhD

This program provides advanced training for individual research, contributing to the development of society and the economy. Doctoral candidates undertake curricular units focusing on research methodologies and building an individual research project.

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Fees for doctorate degrees vary.
Deadline: Not specified
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor's

This program ensures a diversified basic training, aiming a preparation that can underpin the formation of landscape architects, ensuring the conditions for the acquisition of knowledge, methodologies and functional assumptions, integrated at project level, which allow joining a 2nd training cycle.

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Portuguese
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Deadline: Not specified
Master Degree in Landscape Architecture
Master's Degree

This program focuses on areas of green space planning and spatial planning at national, regional and municipal level, landscape management and historical heritage, planning, conservation and management of protected landscapes, Architecture and Landscape Architecture workshops, consulting and public administration.

4 Semesters
Portuguese
1 063,47€ per year for national students. 2 000,00€ per year for international students.
Deadline: Not specified
PhD in Design
PhD

The PhD in Design emerged in Portugal within the Lisbon School of Architecture. The current doctoral study results from the adaptation of...

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Deadline: Not specified

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The Integrated Master in Architecture holds DGES accreditation with initial registration R/A-Ef 1822/2011 of March 18, 2011, and updated records R/A-Ef 1822/2011/AL01 of April 20, 2018. Graduates are eligible for professional architect status and access to the Portuguese Architects Association. The program is undergoing a new cycle of accreditation at A3ES (Portuguese Accreditation Agency).
Admissions
Deadlines
International Students (Bachelor's/Integrated Master's 2026/27)
3rd Phase: To be defined if vacancies remain
1st Phase Results: until March 6, 2026
2nd Phase Results: until June 19, 2026
1st Phase Application: January 2 to February 6, 2026
2nd Phase Application: April 6 to May 22, 2026
1st Phase Vacancy Reservation: until March 20, 2026
2nd Phase Vacancy Reservation: until July 3, 2026
Requirements
0: Officially qualified to apply for Higher Education in country of origin
1: Hold a Portuguese secondary education diploma or legally equivalent qualification
2: Academic qualifications in the fields required for the study cycle
3: Knowledge of Portuguese language (or English for programs taught in English)
4: Meet the program's pre-requisites
5: Must not have Portuguese or EU nationality, or have lived in Portugal for over 2 years (unless for study)
6: A deposit of €500.00 is required for vacancy reservation

Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL) Academic FAQ

Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL) is From the City Scale to the Hand Scale

Applicants are typically required to submit: Officially qualified to apply for Higher Education in country of origin, Hold a Portuguese secondary education diploma or legally equivalent qualification, Academic qualifications in the fields requir....

Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Integrated Master in Architecture, Master in Territorial Management and Urban Studies, PhD in Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Master Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL) is situated in Lisboa, Portugal, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL) holds accreditations from: The Integrated Master in Architecture holds DGES accreditation with initial registration R/A-Ef 1822/2011 of March 18, 2011, and updated records R/A-Ef 1822/2011/AL01 of April 20, 2018. Graduates are eligible for professional architect status and access to the Portuguese Architects Association. The program is undergoing a new cycle of accreditation at A3ES (Portuguese Accreditation Agency)..