Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Architecture offers a wide range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in architecture, real estate, construction, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

Program Offerings

• Architecture
  • Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Architecture (Design)
  • MPhil and PhD
  • Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
• 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
  • MPhil and PhD
• 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
  • 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
  • Master of Science in Conservation
• Design+
  • Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Design+
  • MPhil and PhD
• Summer Programmes
  • HKU Design+ Academy for the Talented
  • 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

Departments and Divisions

• Department of Architecture
• Department of Real Estate and Construction
• Department of Urban Planning and Design
• Division of Landscape Architecture

International Collaborations

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

Research

• Introduction
• The Future of Cities
• 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
  • Healthy High Density Cities Lab
  • iLab
  • Ronald Coase Centre for Property Rights Research
  • Rural Urban Lab
  • Social Infrastructure for Equity and Wellbeing
  • Sustainable High Density Cities Lab
  • Urban Ecologies Design Lab
  • Urban Environments & Human Health Lab
• Research Projects
• Publications
• Research Postgraduate Programme
• Research Design Portfolios
• Undergraduate and Master's thesis opportunities in FoA
• TDLEG Undergraduate Research

Knowledge Exchange

• Introduction
• Awards
• Media Highlights

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

• Featured Alumni
• Alumni Associations
• Alumni Update

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Surveying

The Bachelor of Science in Surveying programme has received accreditation from the Land Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), complementing existing recognitions across five other disciplines—General Practice, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Planning and Development, and Property & Facility Management. It has become the world’s first and only surveying degree to receive full accreditation across all six major disciplines by the HKIS, establishing it as a global leader in integrated surveying education.

Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture programme equips students with multi-disciplinary expertise and prepares them for diverse career opportunities in the rapidly evolving built environment sector. With forward-looking enhancements to the curriculum—including geospatial analytics, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Generative AI—HKU graduates are well-positioned to become leaders in the digital transformation of the profession.

Master of Science in Conservation

The Master of Science in Conservation programme provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in conservation. The programme covers a range of topics, including built heritage, conservation principles, and sustainable environmental design.

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Design+

The Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Design+ programme is an interdisciplinary programme that combines design, technology, and social sciences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in design and innovation.

Summer Programmes

The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Architecture offers a range of summer programmes for students interested in pursuing a career in architecture, real estate, construction, urban planning, and landscape architecture. These programmes provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and build their skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest.