Program Overview

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Education

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a range of educational programs for students.

Why Study at TU/e

TU/e provides students with a unique learning experience through its Challenge-Based Learning approach, which focuses on real-world problems and encourages students to develop innovative solutions. The university is internationally renowned for its research and education, providing students with a great boost for their careers. TU/e also has strong ties with industry, offering excellent opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make valuable connections.

Bachelor College

The Bachelor College at TU/e offers a range of bachelor programs, each with its own unique structure and focus. The program structure typically includes a combination of core subjects, electives, and free electives, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Graduate School

The Graduate School at TU/e offers a range of master programs, each with its own unique focus and structure. The programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field, preparing them for a successful career.

Master's Track Archi...

The Master's track Architectural Urban Design and Engineering (AUDE) is a two-year program that focuses on the design and engineering of architectural and urban projects. The program consists of the following components:

• Core subjects within the AUDE track (15 ECTS)
• Electives within the AUDE track (30 ECTS)
• Free electives from ABP or another TU/e faculty (30 ECTS)
• Graduation project (45 ECTS)

Program Structure

The AUDE program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural and urban design, as well as the engineering skills necessary to bring these designs to life. The program includes a range of specializations and perspectives on architectural and urban design, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Track Information

The AUDE track comprises a wide range of specializations and perspectives on architectural and urban design. Students can choose from a range of electives and free electives to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Premaster

The premaster program for ABP master tracks is designed for students who have completed their Bachelor's degree at a Dutch university of applied sciences ('HBO'). The program includes specific components that pre-sort for the AUDE track, such as the Introduction Course in Architecture and the entrance project Architecture of Urbanism.

Graduation Project

The graduation project is a key component of the AUDE program, allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a real-world context. Students work in a group of six to 12 students in a graduation studio on an individual design project within a common theme. The project is assessed on the basis of the so-called 3 P's: Product (50%), Process (25%), and Presentation (25%).

Research

The Department of the Built Environment at TU/e is home to a range of research groups and chairs, each with its own unique focus and expertise.

Research Living Cities - Built Environment

The Research Living Cities - Built Environment group focuses on the development of sustainable, flexible, environmentally-friendly, and safe buildings and installations.

Architectural History and Theory

The Architectural History and Theory (AHT) chair explores architectural history, theory, philosophy, and heritage studies, reflecting the interplay between these disciplines and their relevance to contemporary architectural practice.

Architectural Design and Engineering

The Architectural Design and Engineering (ADE) chair analyzes programs for buildings, develops concepts, investigates tectonic solutions, and evaluates constructions and materials.

Rational Architecture

The Rational Architecture chair is geared to the typological and morphological analysis and critique of the existing city on the scale of the city as a whole.

Smart Architectural Technologies

The Smart Architectural Technologies chair focuses on the development of innovative technologies and materials for architectural design and construction.

Urbanism and Urban Architecture

The Urbanism and Urban Architecture chair explores the design and planning of urban environments, with a focus on sustainability, social equity, and environmental quality.

Transformational Architecture

The Transformational Architecture chair is focused on the transformation of the role of the architect, of the existing building stock, and of the built environment as a whole.