Architecture

The MA in Architecture at Cracow University of Technology is an English-taught second-cycle programme designed for international students who want to continue their advanced architectural education in Kraków, Poland. The programme is offered by the Faculty of Architecture and lasts 4 semesters.

This master’s programme is intended for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture and aims to prepare graduates for professional practice as architects. The study programme follows the same academic structure as the professional architecture curriculum in Polish and focuses on contemporary architecture and urban design.

The programme covers a wide range of subjects, including architectural and urban design, multifamily housing, public-use buildings, spatial and regional planning, preservation of monuments, revitalisation of urban complexes, landscape architecture, architecture and planning in the countryside, building construction systems, building structures, theory of architecture, theory of urban design, history of art and culture, contemporary urban design, ecology, and environmental protection.

One of the strongest advantages of the programme is its international recognition. The MA in Architecture at Cracow University of Technology is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education. The programme is also aligned with professional architectural education standards evaluated by the Polish Accreditation Committee and the Accreditation Commission for Polish Universities of Technology.

The programme is delivered in Kraków, one of Europe’s most historic and culturally rich academic cities. With its UNESCO heritage, architectural diversity, public spaces, and urban transformation areas, Kraków offers architecture students a valuable learning environment where theory, design, history, and contemporary urban practice can be experienced together.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture and submit the required application documents. A portfolio is also required and should include reduced reproductions of the complete drawing part of the engineering diploma work and selected best drawing projects completed during first-cycle architecture studies. Candidates must also submit a statement confirming that all portfolio works were prepared personally.

For students who want to study architecture at master’s level in Poland in English, the MA in Architecture at Cracow University of Technology offers a strong combination of academic quality, international accreditation, professional preparation, and an inspiring architectural environment in Kraków.