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Architectural Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Faculty of Engineering
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| Application Deadline: | EEA: 31 July, non-EEA: 30 April | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 578 ≈ € 2,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Brussels / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
This Master offers a high level of scientific education where designers are trained to realize the synergy between the construction and the architure
discipline.
The master is focused on structural engineering and architectural studies combined
with the training of management skills, a high level of scientific education that prepares students to a wide range of job profiles.
Realize synergy between engineering and architecture disciplines
The master program in Architectural Engineering trains designers to realize the synergy between the engineering and the architecture disciplines. The program provides students with an advanced level of knowledge and insight and makes them proficient in the creative and inventive use of the engineering and architectural knowledge in a complex architectural design.
Interaction between various disciplines
The training is characterized by the integration of scientific research in education. The design studio acts as a crystallization point in the application of knowledge with respect to architectural design, structural design, installation techniques and urban planning. Given the complex and more advanced nature of architectural design at Master level, it requires the interaction between various disciplines combined with a scientific attitude.
The programme consist of a fixed number of compulsory courses and a number of optional courses. The second year also includes a master thesis. In this master thesis it is requested to realize a synergy between a research study and an architectural design.
Career opportunities
Wide range of job profiles
The programme prepares students to a wide range of job profiles such as
- architectural and structural engineer
- project manager
- consultant
- employee or executive in an architectural or engineer office
- supervisor of the built heritage
- policy maker for urban planning
- researcher and others.
For you?
- You are looking for a career which is creative, challenging and fulfilling
- You are driven by architectural and constructional design
- You are looking for an engineering degree which combines the challenges and inventiveness of the modern building industry with a flair for originality and creativity
- You are interested to study in an international environment
Contents
First master year
Interuniversity BRUFACE master VUB-ULB
Students have to complete 61 credits:
- 55 credits of compulsory courses
- at least 6 credits of elective courses
Students can choose elective courses from the list of electives mentioned below. The choice of other courses is always subject to approval by the Curriculum Council of Architectural Engineering
Compulsory Courses
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Design of Steel Structures
- Design Studio Sustainable Design (a)
- Sustainable and Adaptable Design of Constructions
- Advanced Building Physics
- Capita Selecta in Architectural Engineering
- Design Studio Sustainable Design (b)
- Form-active structures
- Heating, Ventilating and Air conditioning: Systems and Components
- Spatial Structures Design and Analysis
- Structural Renovation Techniques
Elective Courses
Daylighting in Buildings
- Environmental Design of Concrete Structures
- Innovation in Construction Materials
- Light and Lighting: Visual Environment and Domotics
- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Prestressed Concrete
- Human Resources Management
- Workshop Lightweight Structure
2nd year Master of Architectural Engineering
Interuniversity BRUFACE master VUB-ULB.
Students have to complete 59 credits:
- 20 credits of compulsory courses
- the Master Thesis (24 credits)
- at least 15 credits of elective courses
Students can choose elective courses from the list of electives mentioned below. The choice of other courses is always subject to approval by the Curriculum Council of Architectural Engineering.
Part-time students must choose electives in both years of their part-time programme:
- 9 credits in the first year
- 6 credits in the second year
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Requirements
Admission is based upon acceptance of the application form (proof of meeting the language requirements, necessary background, etc.).
The minimum requirements in English are TOEFL: paper-based: 550, computer-based: 213, internet-based: 80; TOEIC: 860; IELTS-academic module: Band 6.5;
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
NVAO accredited programme
Funding details
Brussels Faculty of Engineering offers merit scholarships of 3000 euro for tuition fees and/or a
compensation of part of the living expenses to international (non-EU) students who enroll in one of the Bruface master programmes. General criteria for selection are excellence and motivation. The total amount of scholarships is 4.
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