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A practical education for those who want to work technologically and creatively in architecture and modelling. You will stand out on the job market with the ability to produce architectural drawings and visualisation materials.
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11 August 2026 More startups 13 October 2026 12 January 2027 16 March 2027 |
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1 year full time | 2 years part time |
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Full time: NOK 47.000,- per semester |
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Eligible for Norwegian student funding (Lånekassen) |
We encourage students to use AI as a resource while providing guidance on ethical and responsible use. As a student in our programme, you will have access to CoPilot as your official AI engine, helping you develop skills applicable to a variety of leading AI platforms.
You will gain insight into how AI is used in architectural design and related workflows, as well as an understanding of its opportunities, limitations, and practical applications. This will help you use AI responsibly and critically in both your studies and future professional practice.
In the workplace, AI is primarily used as a support tool for tasks such as simple automation and basic assistance. It is important not to rely too heavily on AI, as accuracy and technical responsibility remain with you as a professional.
During your education, you will become familiar with the Autodesk family of products, software with broad adoption in the industry and a leader internationally. Their recently introduced AI tool ’Autodesk Assistant’, for example, is relatively new and not yet widely used in the industry, where strong fundamental skills and manual control remain essential.
Architectural Technical Design is an exciting program where you will gain insight into contributing to the production of building drawings and modelling residential and commercial buildings. This specialization offers a unique opportunity to develop skills that encompass not only technical expertise but also a creative and holistic approach to problem-solving.
Throughout your education, you will learn how to visualize different types of buildings and place them in real-world contexts using coordinates. You will gain in-depth knowledge of relevant software and the production of presentation materials, which can later be used as part of a portfolio, for example, in a job application process.
If you want to gain additional skills in areas such as project management, construction processes and conceptual modelling, you can apply directly to the second year of the two-year programme Technical Design - Building Information Modelling (BIM).
After completing the Architectural Technical Design programme, you can pursue roles such as:
The programme covers 2D drawing, 3D modelling, and visualization. You will receive a thorough introduction to all three, learning to use modern and professionally updated tools and techniques. You will work with specialized software to maximize your learning experience.
You will also learn to plan drawings and models, anticipate challenges, and solve problems constructively. By the end of the program, you will be able to work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to produce and deliver robust drawings and models of buildings.
Upon graduation, you will be proficient with digital tools and familiar with common industry processes for the production of technical documentation to meet various needs.
Subjects in Technical Design - Architectural:
| School: | Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole) |
| Application deadline: | Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Accreditations: | Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lanekassen). Accredited by NOKUT. |
| Degree: | Professional Degree |
| Credits: | 60 Credits |
We recommend:
Equipment recommendations are based on the program vendors' system requirements for the programs.
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop, TwinMotion, Sollibri.
Approximately NOK 1000 per year should be expected. Free alternatives can be used but are not recommended.
Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.
To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.
For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.
