Overview

The Architecture and Planning programme at the University of Liechtenstein is organised into two sections.

The first is structured into a set of curricular offerings. In this preparation phase, methodical and subject competencies are further expanded. The doctoral students prepare a preliminary study, or research plan, for their dissertation, to be presented in a colloquium.

The preliminary study must be approved before continuing the programme.

The second section of the degree programme is the dissertation phase. Research is carried out independently, and the results are presented in the form of a dissertation. Seminars or colloquia relating to the dissertation must be attended. The dissertation is concluded with a disputation, or oral defence. The dissertation must be published before the academic degree can be awarded.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Advanced Studio Craft

Advanced Studio Landscape

Advanced Studio Landschaft

Advanced Studio Upcycling

History of Architecture, Art, and Urban Design

The Business Model of an Architecture Firm

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

30 ECTS

20 ECTS (Preparation phase)
10 ECTS (Dissertation phase)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Buchs, Switzerland

Disciplines

Architecture Design Landscape Architecture

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application for admission to the Doctoral degree programme requires a Master´s (MSc, MA) or equivalent degree from an internationally recognised university that confers doctoral degrees.

Also required are the consent of a professor (doctoral supervisor) of the University of Liechtenstein and the confirmation of funding in the event of being employed by University of Liechtenstein, provided that the course of study is not entirely funded on one’s own or through other sources of funding. For this reason, the application requires a letter of recommendation with a confirmation of financing and the submission of an “exposé” with a presentation of the proposed research project.

Professional work outside the University of Liechtenstein is only possible in well-founded exceptional cases. A workload reduction of up to 50% is recommended. The supervisor and doctoral commission have to agree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2314 EUR / year

≈ 2314 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1758 EUR / year

≈ 1758 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fee: CHF 950 - (EU/EEA and Swiss citizens);
CHF 1.250 - (other citizens)
Application fee: CHF 100

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Liechtenstein
Switzerland

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Overview

The preliminary study must be approved before continuing the programme.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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