Introduction
The MArch in Future Human Habitat Design program is an innovative program launched in autumn 2020 at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS). The program draws upon the boundary-crossing among a cluster of disciplines and focuses on advanced technologies and cutting-edge ideas related to design issues of future human habitat. The program centers on design research as its ethos and endeavors to envision and create more intelligent and sustainable built environment. The program builds on the strengths and opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the city of Shenzhen by bringing together leading technologies and emerging practice to generate and experiment with design knowledge for future human habitat.
The MArch in Future Human Habitat Design program has four key characteristics:
(1) Integration of multiple disciplines through design thinking.
(2) Focus on innovative solutions to key issues and challenges of future human habitat.
(3) Strongly bound to the applicable opportunities and technological supports in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
(4) Incubate young talented scholars to develop their future career out of their academic design research.
Curriculum
The program covers 2-3 academic years. Each year has 2 semesters. The student need to complete independent thesis project and dissertation to apply for degree. The program centers on a series of 2 design studios and 1 thesis studio, which are supported by taught courses in theory and technology. The program targets at highly international, interdisciplinary, capacity-building education towards leadership and excellency in innovative design solutions to future challenges in human habitat.
1st Year:
Mandatory Public Courses;
Basic Architectural Theories;
Architectural Design;
Academic and Professional Knowledge and so on.
2nd-3nd Year:
Thesis Project and Dissertation
How to Apply
For application procedures and requirements, please visit the [Tsinghua University International Graduate Program Online Application Service System] (https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin).
* Additional required application document:
Portfolio (Need to be uploaded in one PDF file. It could be the school assignment, competition work or internship projects. )
Fees
Tuition Fee: RMB 33,000/year
