Programme Highlights:
Local: HK$220,000
Non-local: HK$240,000
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
12:00 noon (GMT +8), October 22, 2026Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 04, 2027
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Overview
The curriculum comprises design studios, core courses and electives covering both practical and theoretical studies in: landscape planning and design; ecology; horticulture; planting design; construction technology; professional practice; and techniques in visual communication and digital technology. Students are encouraged to carry out research projects and participate in overseas field trips, community workshops, and joint studios with institutions worldwide.
The MLA programme extends over two years of full-time study. There is no part-time mode.
The MLA is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA). The HKILA has reciprocal membership rights with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA).
Entrance Requirements
(a) shall comply with the University General Regulations;
(b) shall hold a Bachelor of Arts (Landscape or Architecture Studies) degree of the University of Hong Kong or related design or art degrees, which mainly include:
Landscape Architecture
Landscape or Urban Ecology
Architecture
Garden Design
Horticulture Design
Urban Planning and Urban Design
Environmental Design
Arts (such as environmental art, installation art, digital art, painting, sculpture, furniture, etc.)
For other backgrounds unrelated to design or art, applicants with exceptional talent, achievement, and/or skills will be considered.
IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year.
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Faculty
The following postgraduate programmes are currently offered by the Faculty of Architecture:
Master of Architecture,
Master of Architecture (Design),
Master of Digital Urban Management,
Master of Landscape Architecture,
Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design,
Master of Science in Conservation,
Master of Science in Construction Project Management,
Master of Science in Digital Management of Built Assets,
Master of Science in Real Estate,
Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Design,
Master of Science in Urban Analytics,
Master of Science in Urban Design and Transport,
Master of Science in Urban Planning,
Master of Urban Design,
Master of Urban Studies and Housing Management
Faculty Website
Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
3917 7708
