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Best Architecture Schools in Europe 2021

Do you have a passion for Architecture and you want to study it at one of the Best Architecture Schools in Europe? Europe or “the Old Continent” as it is called, is renowned for its attention-grabbing buildings and architecture, which entice millions of tourists each year. In light of this, it is not surprising that European schools have kept alive the passion for this art and deliver some of the best Bachelors and Masters programs in Architecture.

In a similar manner as wine, European schools only get better with age. This is particularly true for the academic institutions that possesses centuries of experience in offering higher education. 

But which schools are the Best Architecture Schools in Europe? We have used the latest data from global university rankings to find out.

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QS Rankings 2020 – Best Architecture Schools in Europe

  • Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), the Netherlands
  • University College London (UCL), the UK
  • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  • Politecnico di Milano, Italy
  • Manchester School of Architecture, the UK
  • University of Cambridge, the UK
  • EPFL, Switzerland
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
  • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain
  • University of Sheffield, the UK

See the full ranking of the Best Architecture Schools in Europe  on TopUniversities.com.

World University Rankings 2021 – Best Architecture Schools in Europe

  • University of Cambridge, the UK
  • University College London (UCL), the UK
  • University of Edinburgh, the UK
  • Durham University, the UK
  • KU Leuven, Belgium
  • University of Manchester, the UK
  • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  • Lancaster University, the UK
  • Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
  • Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands

See the full ranking of the Best Architecture Schools in Europe on TimesHigherEducation.com.

Student reviews of the best architecture schools in Europe

If you have already made your mind on a particular university but you are not 100% sure, look at reviews written by students. They are obtainable on the individual university pages. You can find out more about the city, the nature of education, and what it is like to school there.

Here are some examples:

Delft University of Technology

“Schooling at the TU Delft offers you two great benefits: 1. The program is demanding with exams occasionally every 5 weeks (particularly in the first year). But education is very worthwhile since you learn a lot in a very little time! 2. The university has more than a few great projects that you can become part of if you are looking for some additional challenge. It has an honours program, and there are also many student teams that you can take part in!”

Politecnico di Milano

“You are in a professional setting where learning is taken seriously. The students’ views have relevance, and the professors are usually available for additional explanations or further exercises. You rarely have problems with exams corrections or data.”

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

“Lausanne is a remarkable city, full of life, scholars and events. Also, EPFL is a fantastic university, especially in the scientific domain, and provides many services to students, from 3D printing to sport undertakings. Also, ESN Lausanne is quite active and arranges a lot of interesting and fun occasions! I had a great time!”

Polytechnic University of Catalonia

“The faculty and infrastructure are quite satisfying for any type of scholar, very supportive in each area. The location of the university, culture, city life, services, language, and people are amazing.”

University of Sheffield

“Honestly, at this school, I had the greatest experience. My lecturers made me love even more the course that I chose to study, and they taught me with actual experiences and case studies that I will meet for sure in my life when I finish school. I cannot be anything but grateful to pick this school for my bachelor.”

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