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Top reasons to study Architecture
› Design-oriented master’s degree programme
taught at the northernmost architect school.
› Your competence develops in wood construction
and design, architectural lighting design, and
urban design following Finnish architectural
design principles and tradition.
› Develop your design skills via project-based learning
Study Places: 10
Degree Title:
Master of Science
(Architecture)
Duration of Studies: 2 years
Scope: 120 credits
Tuition Fee:
14 000 € per year
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
› Leads to an EU-notified professional architect’s degree
Career Opportunities
allowing graduates to practice their profession across
Europe and in countries such as Canada and Australia.
The degree awarded is an
architect’s professional
degree, providing the right
to practice the architect’s
profession in Finland
and the European Union
according to the national
laws and decrees.
After graduation, students
are eligible to apply for
doctoral studies at the
University of Oulu. Most
architects work as building
designers, urban planning
designers, or building
renovation designers.
community spirit and internationally recognized alumni.
Key Courses
The first year of studies, leading to professional
architect’s degree valid in the EU, consists of designoriented courses, focusing on urban space and public
buildings, from viewpoints of general design, structural
systems, lighting, and detailing. On the second year,
before diploma thesis, students immerse themselves in
an architectural topic of their choice, through a research
course and a design-oriented course.
Are you a great fit for our programme?
An ideal candidate is a design-driven individual
with a passion for architecture and sustainable
building. This person thrives in multicultural settings,
values teamwork, and seeks practical experience
through simulated real-world projects. They are
academically proficient, and eager to apply innovative
tools in architectural design and research.
With a desire for international exposure and commitment
to community, the candidate is ready to embrace the
unique opportunities offered by the northernmost
architecture school in the world and become a
professional working in the European Union or globally.
Read more about this programme
www.oulu.fi/en/apply/masters-architecture
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Additional career options
for an architect may be:
• Entrepreneur
• Real Estate Developer
• Building Control Officer or
Expert in municipal sector
• University Teacher or
Lecturer
• Researcher
• Concept Designer
• Visualizer.
UNIVERSITY OF OULU
› Oulu School of Architecture is known for its great
APPLICANT’S GUIDE 2027
in collaboration with Finnish architecture students.
