Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Vacant PhD positions can open multiple times a year. Check the university’s website.
Language
English
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Göteborg, Sweden
Disciplines
Architecture
Overview
This Architecture programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology focuses on the study of architecture as the shaping of physical environments, including buildings, spaces, and urban systems. It supports research into design, spatial qualities, construction methods, and the development of cities and regions, addressing relationships between artefacts, human use, and the built environment.
Key Facts
The academic environment integrates theory and practice, covering areas such as architectural history, design methodology, urban planning, and sustainable development. Training combines perspectives from humanities, social sciences, and technical disciplines, enabling the analysis of complex design problems and the development of knowledge applied to architecture, society, and future built environments.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Architectural History and Theory
- Design
- Sustainable Development and Urban Development
- Management and Building Processes
- Building Technique and Materials
- Housing
- Built Environment and Renovation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Second-cycle (master’s) degree required in Architecture or a closely related field
- Equivalent qualifications from other countries may be accepted
- Professional degree in Architecture meeting EU Directive requirements preferred
- Other master’s degrees must demonstrate strong relevance to the research subject
- Admission includes assessment of the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the programme
Tuition Fees
- International: Free — applies to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- EU/EEA: Free — applicable to students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Additional Details
- Doctoral students aren’t required to pay tuition fees.
Living costs
Göteborg, Sweden: 1,083–1,997 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

