AalMaster's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning (MSc in Architecture)Aalto University · Espoo, Finland

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition: €17,000
Fields: Political Science, Public Policy

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Dec 7, 2026
Application deadline: Jan 5, 2027

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; 180 ECTS or three years of full-time study; must grant eligibility for master's studies in the awarding country. Master's degrees alone do not grant eligibility except certain long-cycle degrees.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Relevant bachelor's in architecture, spatial planning, geography, social sciences, or related field.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 writing); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 92 overall (22 writing); For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; For tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Optional; GRE or GMAT may strengthen the application if submitted; not required unless stated for your admission group.

Historical admission data is not published.

CV or resume

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AalMaster's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning (MSc in Architecture)Aalto University · Espoo, Finland

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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