The architect is an engineer as well as a conceptual thinker. In addition to the forming of an individual architectural signature much attention is devoted to theoretical knowledge and positioning. Thanks to the presence of many professionals and the working in small groups, the Academy enables you to acquire your own position in the field.

The Master in Urbanism focuses on getting acquainted with the wide range of design tasks, on developing your attitude and resources, and on learning to take a stand in the professional debate.

The landscape architect designs to solve spatial problems and visualises new topographical situations. The role of the landscape architect can be described as sketching in the topography. This takes place at different scale levels, from garden to region.

Are you considering a master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urbanism at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture? First bring your design skills to the right level! Follow our compact and inspiring pre-master. You can apply if you have a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Would you like to become an architect and are you considering a Master in Architecture at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture? In that case, bring your technical and structural knowledge to the right level first! Follow our compact and inspiring pre-master, in which architecture and the architectural practice form the basis. You can register if you have a Bachelor’s degree in architectural design or interior architecture.

During the minor in Architecture of the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam, we will challenge you to broaden your imagination, with creative courses and inspiring lecturers who will teach you to work on the basis of your imagination and intuition. You can register if you are doing a degree programme with an applied emphasis (hbo-opleiding) in Architecture.

In this intellectually challenging but also practically arranged minor the teaching of practical experiences correlated with practical application of theory and knowledge is employed.