Master’s Degree in Architecture

The master's degree in Architecture addresses design, construction and urban themes, combining theoretical reflection with practical application. Although it does not detail individual courses, the programme develops technical and design skills, explores urban planning issues and provides for lab activities with advanced equipment. The training integrates theoretical research and its applied outcomes, so that students learn to move between different scales, from the construction detail to the design of the city and the territory, with attention to the technological, functional and expressive aspects of contemporary architecture and its relationship with society. The School of Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Milan is among the best-known in this field, and the combination of architectural, urban planning and engineering skills gives students the chance to develop projects that are aware of the technical, regulatory and social aspects that affect the quality of built space.

The programme lasts two years and is held in person at the Milano Leonardo campus. A dual language track is provided, as teaching is offered in both Italian and English, with benefits for Italian and international students. The approach is multidisciplinary and involves several areas of the School of Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction Engineering: the faculty is described as internationally prominent and students can use labs equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. Admission is described as selective but inclusive, with the intention of welcoming motivated and well-prepared students. The page does not specify the credits, the list of courses, the thesis requirements or any internship. The presence of labs with advanced equipment makes it possible to experiment with materials, construction technologies and methods of representation and modelling, while the possibility of following the programme in Italian or in English makes it possible to choose the language best suited to one's training and professional goals.

The aim is to train architects with solid preparation, able to intervene in the design and transformation of the built environment. The qualification gives access to professional registers, and therefore to practising the profession, and qualifies for roles in private practice, for positions in the public sector and for research-oriented paths. The page does not give specific statistics on graduates' employment outcomes. The programme is aimed at those who have already completed a bachelor's programme in a related field and wish to acquire complete specialisation in architectural, technological and urban design, in an international context. The programme is designed both for those who intend to practise as an architect and for those who wish to move towards research activities or roles in administrations, where solid training in the design of architecture, the city and the territory and good interdisciplinary working skills are required.