Program Overview

Programmes

The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Architecture offers a wide range of programmes, including:

• Architecture
• Real Estate and Construction
• Urban Planning and Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Conservation
• Design+
• Summer Programmes
• Executive Education

Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programmes in Architecture:

• Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Architecture (Design)
• MPhil and PhD
• Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
• Major/Minor in Architectural Studies
• Artist-in-Residence Program

Real Estate and Construction

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programmes in Real Estate and Construction:

• Bachelor of Science in Surveying
• Master of Science in Construction Project Management
• Master of Science in Real Estate
• Master of Science in Digital Management of Built Assets (formerly Master of Science in Integrated Project Delivery)
• MPhil and PhD

Urban Planning and Design

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programmes in Urban Planning and Design:

• Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
• Master of Digital Urban Management
• Master of Science in Urban Analytics
• Master of Science in Urban Design and Transport
• Master of Science in Urban Planning
• Master of Urban Design
• Master of Urban Studies and Housing Management
• Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning
• MPhil and PhD

Landscape Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programmes in Landscape Architecture:

• Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Studies
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture
• Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Design
• MPhil and PhD

Conservation

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programme in Conservation:

• Master of Science in Conservation

Design+

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following programme in Design+:

• Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Design+
• MPhil and PhD

Summer Programmes

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following summer programmes:

• HKU Design+ Academy for the Talented (non-residential programme)
• Eco-cities and the Chinese Dream
• International Summer Programme in Architecture
• A Visual Diary of Paris, Lyon, Marseille
• Nature in the City: Beyond the Concrete Jungle
• Career Discovery in Architecture (Hong Kong)
• Career Discovery in Architecture [Shanghai] Summer
• Career Discovery in Landscape Architecture
• Galapagos: Envisioning Sustainable Futures

Research

The Faculty of Architecture has a strong research focus, with the following research centres:

• Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities Initiative
• Building Simplexity Lab
• Built Heritage Research Collaborative
• Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism
• Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning
• Fabrication and Material Technologies Lab
• Future Urbanity & Sustainable Environment (FUSE) Lab
• Green, FinTech, and Property Lab
• Healthy High Density Cities Lab
• iLab
• MetaBIM Research Lab
• Real Estate Lab
• Ronald Coase Centre for Property Rights Research
• Rural Urban Lab
• Social Infrastructure for Equity and Wellbeing
• Sustainable High Density Cities Lab
• StructurAI Lab
• Urban Ecologies Design Lab
• Urban Environments & Human Health Lab

Admissions

The Faculty of Architecture has the following admission requirements:

• Admission by Programmes
• Tuition & Fees
• FAQs for Undergraduate Admissions
• FAQs for Taught Postgraduate Programmes

International Collaborations

The Faculty of Architecture has international collaborations, including:

• Student Exchange
• International Partners
• Mainland China Engagement
• Global Citizenship

Resources

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following resources:

• The Kenneth Frampton Architectural Book Collection
• The Brian Brace Taylor Book Collection
• Stephen Garmey Book Collection on Constructivist Art and Architecture
• Scholarships and Prizes
• Academic Calendar
• Student Handbooks
• Student Wellness Resources
• Student Associations
• Fabrication & Media Laboratories

Alumni

The Faculty of Architecture has a strong alumni network, with:

• Featured Alumni
• Alumni Associations
• Alumni Update

Master of Science in Construction Project Management

The Master of Science in Construction Project Management programme has the following details:

• FAQ
  1. If I have met the University Entrance Requirements, does this mean I will be admitted? No, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
  2. If I have been granted or have attended an admission interview, does this mean I will be given an offer of admission? No, this is part of the shortlisting process and does not guarantee admission.
  3. How many intakes in each academic year? When do they start? There is only one intake each year. The application process starts in early December.
  4. When will the results of applications be announced? Successful applicants will be informed within April to July.
  5. How large are the classes? About 50 students are admitted to the MSc(CPM) programme every year. The number of full-time and part-time students are roughly the same.
  6. How much is the application fee for taught postgraduate admissions and how should I pay for it? The fee is HK$300 per application to be paid online.
• About the Programme
  1. How heavy is the study load? For a 6-credit course, 150 hours of student working (including 24 contact hours and other student learning activities and efforts) is expected.
  2. How long does it take to complete the programme? Full-time students are expected to complete their study in one academic year. Part-time students are normally expected to complete their study in two academic years.
  3. What will happen if I fail a course? If it is a prescribed course, you are required to repeat the same course in the next academic year. If it is an elective course, you are required to repeat the same elective course, or take another elective course as replacement in the next semester or next academic year.
  4. Do I need to declare my preferred major before the start of my study? At the application stage, you are required to indicate your preferred major on the application form.
  5. Can I switch from one major option to another during my study period? Yes, your declared choice of major is indicative. Ultimately, the major option that students could attain is determined by the courses they have successfully completed during their study period.
  6. Can I get a double major? No. Students cannot obtain more than one major.
  7. As a prospective student, could I audit some classes before submitting my application? No. Non-registered students are not allowed to audit any class.