Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

2 years

Duration

September

Start Date

€2,782 (non-EEA)/€835(EEA, national)

Tuition Fee

Brussels

Location

About the programme


The master programme in Architectural Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) trains designers to harvest the synergy between two disciplines: engineering and architecture.

The programme in Architectural Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) provides students with an advanced level of knowledge and insight, and encourages them to be creative and inventive when integrating their knowledge into a complex architectural design. Our goal is to combine the challenges and inventiveness of the modern building industry with a flair for originality and creativity.

All of this is combined with management training, aimed to thoroughly train students to lead architectural projects. An architectural engineer designs complex, sustainable buildings and large-scale architectural projects, and helps shaping the world around us. We offer this programme with cutting-edge, scientific research integrated, optimally preparing you for a wide range of careers.

After Graduation

A master degree opens doors in many different branches and sectors. You will be able to work in the private sector, (non-) governmental organisations, or continue your academic career as a PhD researcher. Not sure what your next step should be? The VUB helps you with your first steps on the job market.

Career

Architectural engineers have access to specific job opportunities, distinct from those open to architects and civil engineers. Large construction projects require a project leader who is able to integrate and coordinate the aesthetic, programmatic, structural, technical, material and environmental aspects. The evolution of the building industry and the equipment of contemporary architecture projects makes this synthesis ever more complex and requires an integrated knowledge of heating, ventilation and airconditioning, the physical behaviour of materials and structures and the principles of sustainable building. The programme prepares students for a wide range of job profiles such as:

  • architect
  • structural engineer
  • project manager
  • consultant
  • employee or executive in an architectural or engineering office
  • built heritage expert
  • policy maker for urban planning
  • researcher

What our students say

Pursuing my studies in this diverse and international environment contributed to broaden my horizons and establish a rich network of like-minded individuals. The support and encouragements provided by professors and staff was priceless. All in all, I am pleased to observe my advancement, and I am looking forward to my future growth.

Hana Taherazar | Master of Science in Architectural Engineering | 2022

Courses included:


  • Design of Concrete Structures
  • Sustainable Architectural Design Studio
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Parametric Design of Transformable Structures
  • Research methods in architectural engineering
  • Energy Performance of Buildings

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