Architectural and Urban Contemporary Heritage
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) · Kaunas, Lithuania
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (Erasmus+) run by a consortium: University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU (coordinator, San Sebastián, Spain), Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and KTU (Lithuania). KTU Admission Rules 2026 §13: admission to this programme is conducted by the higher education institution that conducts admissions under its own procedure — KTU's standard deadlines/fees do NOT apply. Selection procedure is free of charge; applications only via the signed PDF template to application.arurcohe@ehu.eus. ECTS: 90 (3 × 30 ECTS semesters per official curriculum on the KTU page: 30 + 30 + 30 incl. 30 ECTS Master's Degree Final Project). KTU page fee €4,000/yr × 1.5 yr = €6,000, consistent with consortium FAQ Type-2 fee of €6,000 for the whole master. Confidence 90-94% because the exact 5th-edition deadline and full 2027 calendar are not yet published.
Key facts
- €4,000/year
- €4,000/year
- 2027-06-29
- 2027-05-31
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- On-Campus
- October 2027 (5th edition of the joint programme — announced on the official consortium website; 4th edition runs October 2026 – March 2028)
- One intake per edition, starting in October (5th edition begins October 2027 — announced)
Language requirements
English fluency required: language certificates requested with the application. Native English speakers exempt; applicants who studied in English exempt from testing but must justify having studied in English (per consortium FAQ).
Admission requirements
Holders of an official higher-education degree in architecture, civil engineering, urban planning or equivalent; successful completion of a 5-year (Bachelor + Master, 300 ECTS in Europe) university study programme associated with a regulated profession. Documents evaluated by the consortium Academic Committee.
Required documents
Copy of ID or passport (passport required for non-Schengen applicants); Proof of country of residence; Certified (apostilled) copy of the transcript of records of all courses for the highest degree obtained; Certified copy of the highest degree obtained (stating credits, average grade, workload); Copy of language certificates (English); Full CV (Europass format preferred); Motivation letter to participate in ARURCOHE (must mention the selected dissertation path); Recommendation letters from academic staff or professionals; Portfolio of works related to 20th-century architecture heritage (very positively valued); Special needs evidence, if applicable; Any supplementary information/work considered relevant; ALL documents must be presented in English; submitted as a single signed PDF template file to application.arurcohe@ehu.eus
Application deadlines
2027-06-29
2027-05-31
Programme overview
- Master of Engineering Sciences (MSc; Erasmus Mundus Joint Master 'ARURCOHE')
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- On-Campus
- Full-Time
- Lithuania
- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €6,000 | — | needs the fee |
Helpful resources
- Full admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarships are always most accurate on the official programme page.
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