Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Graduate (Master)

Field of study:

Architecture

Duration of study:

1,5 years (3 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

master of engineering

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

Earn a prestigious Master’s degree in Architecture and unlock top-tier career opportunities! A Master’s in Architecture is your chance to gain knowledge that translates into better projects, more career prospects, and higher earnings.

Learn from the best architects – Master Classes offer an exclusive teaching approach where you learn directly from experienced professionals while building your portfolio.

Personalized support and small-group learning – a program tailored to your ambitions, where your talent is nurtured under the guidance of renowned architects.

International exposure – study exchange opportunities with universities in Venice, Prague, Palermo, and Seville, giving you a global perspective on architecture.

Career in Japan – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! – we are the only university in Poland that offers the Kengo Kuma Award, where the best graduates win a paid three-month internship in Tokyo at Kengo Kuma & Associates.

Your work can win awards – our students consistently succeed in national and international architectural competitions.

A modern curriculum tailored to industry demands – you will master advanced architectural design, urban planning, heritage conservation, and spatial development, making you an expert ready for a career in Poland and abroad.

What can you do after graduation?

With a Master’s degree in Architecture, your career prospects are limitless, and your earning potential is higher. You can:

Design prestigious buildings and urban spaces – create functional, modern, and award-winning architectural concepts.

Become an urban planner and shape the future of cities – influence the development of public spaces and infrastructure.

Specialize in heritage conservation – combine history with modern architectural solutions.

Work for top architecture firms worldwide – your qualifications meet the highest international standards.

Start your own architectural studio – build your brand, work on independent projects, and gain industry recognition.

Manage large-scale investment projects – combine architecture with business and real estate development.

Pursue further specialization and a PhD – continue your academic and professional growth.

This program
is for you if:

You want to work on prestigious projects and earn more as an expert in your field.
You are interested in international architecture and dream of working in top design studios worldwide.

You aspire to create modern, functional, and sustainable buildings.
You want to learn from the best and gain real-world experience in architectural projects.

You are ready to take on challenges and compete for an opportunity that could open doors to a career in Japan! This is more than a degree – it’s your gateway to a prestigious career! Invest in your future and start designing tomorrow, today!

Tuition fees

Fixed tuition - flexible payments

By choosing to study at UAFM, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.

Fees (academic year 2025/2026)

EU&OTHER COUNTRIES GROUP

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3100 €	1700 €
II	3100 €	1700 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	4100 €	2200 €
II	4100 €	2200 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.

Scholarships - easier than you think

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships.

Any student who has achieved a high grade point average may apply for a merit-based scholarship.

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships in the amount of PLN 1,000 per month, depending on academic performance, or PLN 800 / PLN 1,200 per month, depending on scientific, artistic, or sports achievements.

The scholarship can also be awarded for scientific or artistic publications, participation in scientific research or development work, participation in internships, practical training or courses beyond the study program, participation in scientific conferences, and participation in scientific, artistic competitions, exhibitions, or festivals.

A sports scholarship may be granted to a student who stands out with sporting achievements at least at the national competition level or is a member of the national team. Scholarships may also be awarded to athletes representing the university in academic competitions. A first-year student may receive a scholarship based on sports achievements from the 12 months preceding the start of their studies.

Young athletes may receive financial support in the amount of PLN 800 or PLN 1,200 per month.

A scholarship for students with disabilities may be awarded to a student who holds a certificate of disability, a degree of disability, a ZUS medical certificate, a certificate of classification into an invalidity group, or a certificate of permanent or long-term inability to work on a farm.

In the academic year 2024/2025, depending on the degree of disability, approximately 100 scholarships were awarded for students with disabilities, in amounts ranging from PLN 850 to PLN 1,250 per month. In 2023/2024, about 80 scholarships were awarded in the same amounts.

Emergency financial aid is a form of one-time financial support. Any student who has temporarily found themselves in a difficult life situation due to unforeseen events beyond their control may apply for it. Emergency aid can be awarded twice during one academic year; however, it cannot be granted twice for the same event.

In the academic year 2023/2024, we granted 215 emergency financial aids for a total amount of PLN 389,900. Depending on the student’s situation, the amounts ranged from PLN 500 to PLN 3,500 as a one-time payment.

Academic Year 2023/2024:
· 500 Rector’s Scholarships
· 215 emergency financial aids
· 188 social scholarships
· 83 scholarships for students with disabilities

In 2024, we spent nearly PLN 8,800,000 on scholarships.