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Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology

China

Architecture

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Tuition €3,000 €3000 per academic year, total €6000 for full‑time 2‑year programme Fee description: Tuition fee is converted from official international student tuition standard CNY 23000 per academic year released by Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology International Student Admission Office. Standard study cycle is 2 academic years, total tuition reaches €6000. Tuition only covers curriculum teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee €50, campus accommodation expenses, mandatory international student medical insurance, textbook costs and all individual living expenditures. Mandatory medical insurance is approximately €100 per annum. On‑campus dormitory charges differ according to room types. Holders of Chinese Government Scholarship or university‑level scholarships can enjoy tuition waiver complying with official scholarship provisions. All euro‑denominated figures are converted from RMB official prices, subject to university annual admission policy adjustment and real‑time exchange rate fluctuation.
Country China

About this program

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Architecture is a full‑time English‑taught academic master programme for international students operated by School of Architecture, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology. Relying on the university’s long‑standing dominant discipline advantages in architecture and urban‑rural planning, this programme focuses on architectural design theory, heritage conservation of historical buildings, green building technology, urban spatial environment design and regional architectural creation research directions. The complete training framework consists of systematic theoretical course learning, architectural design studio practice, historical site investigation, participation in architectural research group projects and postgraduate dissertation research work. Every enrolled international student will be assigned a dedicated faculty supervisor, who delivers comprehensive academic guidance covering course module selection, design topic confirmation, project practice implementation and thesis composition. Students must finish all required course credits, complete multiple architectural design tasks, take part in discipline‑related research tasks, accomplish independent original master dissertation and successfully pass the final thesis defence to obtain the official master degree certificate issued by Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology. If formal extension application gets administrative approval, the maximum valid study period can be extended to 4 years. Graduates are well‑qualified for architectural scheme design, historic building renovation, green building research, urban planning design and technical management posts in architectural design institutes, planning and design institutions, cultural heritage protection organisations and real‑estate development enterprises. Qualified overseas applicants are eligible to submit applications for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑sponsored international student scholarships to obtain financial support for their study.

Program overview

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Program length

2 Years Full‑time | 4 Semesters

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Qualification level

Master

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Country

China

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Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

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September2026

Classes start September

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About the university

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Well‑known university specialising in architecture, civil engineering, urban planning and material science, accepts international students.
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