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M.Arch in Sustainable and Digital Innovation

The Master of Architecture in Sustainable and Digital Innovation (MASDI) is an international program offering advanced professional courses mainly in English. The curricular objective is to cultivate forward-looking and creative future design professionals and cross-disciplinary design talents, focusing on the cutting-edge research of architectural biomimicry, circular economy, recycled materials, and digital fabrication. One academic year of contemporary architectural theory combined with intensive courses of design and workshops, with humanistic thinking as the foundation of innovation. Through cross-disciplinary sustainable research and collaboration, this research-based design program intends to explore architectural evolution by design intelligence, natural inspiration, and material process. Length of study normally takes 1-2 years.

Applicants hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Interior Design, or other related design programs will be considered with higher priority. Graduates with other degrees are also encouraged to apply if you can demonstrate your design and research potentials.

Full-time teachers of this program：
Hao-Hsiu Chiu、Kuowei Eleazar-Godfrey Chiu (KC)、Jeong-Der Ho

Admission Overview 
Admission for Foreign Students

東海大學建築系碩士班永續與數位創新組課表

M.Arch in Sustainable and   Digital Innovation   curriculum

必修課

Required Courses

科目名稱 Course Title

學分數

Credit

一學年 1st Year

上

Fall

下

Spring

都市創新設計

Experimental   Urban Design   Studio


6


6


專題研究

Directed   Research

2

2


建築創新設計

InnovativeArchitectural Design


6



6

創意設計發表

Innovative   Design   and Exhibition


2



2

設計論文

Seminar on Thesis Design


3



3

必修學分數Credits of   Required Courses   (A)

19

選修課程

Elective Courses

*進階設計專題(一)：未來城市

Advanced   Design Research   On Future Cities

3

3


進階設計專題(二)：數位構築與材料創新

Digital   Fabrication and Material Innovation

3


3

進階設計專題(三)：人類世的問題與都市設計方法

Problems   of Anthropocene and Urban Design Methods

3


3

參數化之演效式建築設計

Parametric   Design and for Performative Architecture

2

2


建築設計哲學

The Philosophy of   Architectural Design

2

2


聚落與建構

Settlement,   Tectonics and Construction

3


3

選修學分數Credits   of Elective Courses (B)

*表示必選：* have to study and pass

8

畢業學分數Total credits   for   graduation (A+B)

   27


  1. 畢業條件 The key points of the students are eligible to apply the Degree Examination are summarized as follows:

(1.)所有畢業學分在提出畢業考的當學期修足。

All courses and credits required for the M.A. degree;


(2.) 完成 6 個小時的學術倫理課程。

6 hours of academic ethics courses;

Study all the core course through the website of Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education (AREE)and obtain the proof course certificate.

The password of the AREE website will be sent by email from the office of Architecture Department.

The website of Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education  http://ethics.nctu.edu.tw

for English description,  https://ethics.moe.edu.tw/newuser/2/


(3.) 完成兩次以上（含兩次）與跨領域設計或建築或都市設計相關之國際競圖或國際工作坊，並經指導老師簽章同意方可申請學位考試。

Finish at least two the international design competition or workshop on cross-disciplinary design, architectural design or urban design, signed and approved by your advisor to apply the Degree Examination.


(4.) 學術論文(包括代替學位論文的作品、成果證明以及書面報告、技術報告或專業實踐報告)通過論文比對系統，相似度低於20% 

Comparison of Originality of Thesis (including works in lieu of the thesis, proof of achievement together with written reports, technical reports, or professional practice reports), similarity comparison less than 20%.

Check similarity with Turnitin ( for English version website).


M.Arch in Urban Design and Environmental Studies (MAUDES)

The MAUDES Program in Tunghai University offers advanced studies in architecture within an urban and rural context. Its curriculum extends from the structure of undergraduate program and benefits from the department’s strong design-orientation. The two-year program is composed of two urban design studios, three core courses, and some elective courses in specific topics on history, theory, environmental behavior, and building techniques.
 
In the first year students are required to take two Urban Design studios, which focus on creative thinking and professional techniques addressing selected urban or rural settings and/or restructuring issues under the trend of globalization. Besides, two majors should be chosen from among three core courses—urban studies, environmental-behavior studies, and architectural theory and critiques.
 
The whole set of courses and the studios will help students of this program explore a broad range of topics about the built environment and the society it exists in. It also prepares students to work either in public, private or NGO/NPO sectors and contribute to engaging in the urban development.

The MAUDES focuses on historical, theoretical, and reflexive researches, as well as community-participatory architectural and urban designs. Most of the courses in this program are taught in Chinese. Applicants should evaluate their capability of Chinese conversation, reading, and writing.

Full-time teachers of this program：
Chi-Jeng Kuo、Meng-Chi Hsueh、Jui-pi Su、Sheng-Chieh KO、Meng-Tsun Su

M.Arch I Program (First Professional Degree)

The Master of Architecture I (MArch I) program in Tunghai University is a first professional degree that ensures flexibility and possibility for students to develop their own design talents and creativity. It is intended for students who have completed the undergraduate degree with a major other than Architecture. The emphasis of the three-year program is on the design studio, with a full range of creative and professional courses, and electives in history, theory, and building technology. The core courses are fully integrated with Tunghai’s undergraduate curriculum, which has enjoyed a strong design-concentrated tradition for the past half-century. Each student in the final term is required to work closely with a thesis advisor to prepare an independent design thesis. The final result will be published and exhibited.
 
In addition to the intensive and comprehensive courses, the program also provides rich international and cross disciplinary study opportunities including a summer Workshop in Rome, a Cornell exchange program, and an international workshop held each year in Tunghai University.

PS. This project is only applicable to domestic students.

Criteria of graduation

Criteria of graduation you should know to obtain your degree

# Relevant regulations
1.THU Academic Regulations東海大學學則
2.THU Regulations Regarding Graduate Degree Examination東海大學研究生學位考試規則
3.THU Regulations Governing Violations of Academic Ethics in Degree Theses／Dissertations or not Matching Field of Study東海大學學生學位論文違反學術倫理或未符學系專業案件處理辦法
4.THU Degree Conferment Regulations 東海大學學位授予辦法  (English)
5.Implementation Directions for Education on Academic Ethics Course at Tunghai University 東海大學學術倫理教育課程實施要點

#Key Points
6.The key points of the students are eligible to apply the Degree Examination are summarized as follows:

(1.)All courses and credits required for the M.A. degree;
(2.) 6 hours of academic ethics courses;
Study all the core course through the website of Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education (AREE)and obtain the proof course certificate.
The account is your student ID number；password is the last 5 digit of your student ID.
The website of Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education  http://ethics.nctu.edu.tw
for English description,  https://ethics.moe.edu.tw/newuser/2/
(3.) Finish at least two the international design competition or workshop on cross-disciplinary design, architectural design or urban design, signed and approved by your advisor to apply the Degree Examination.
(4.) Comparison of Originality of Thesis (including works in lieu of the thesis, proof of achievement together with written reports, technical reports, or professional practice reports), similarity comparison less than 20%.Check similarity with Turnitin ( for English version website).

Academic Ethics Education Courses

One of the eligibility requirements for the Degree Examination is the completion of 6 hours of academic ethics education courses.


Please log in to the AREE website to confirm the personal Information and complete the required courses:

#  the AREE website  https://ethics.moe.edu.tw/

#  Login Instructions:

  • Status: Please select “Mandatory  Students.”
  •  Location & School: Select “Taichung City” and “Tunghai University.”
  • Account:  Your Student ID number.
  • Password: The last 5 digits of your Student ID.


# Example: 

account：G12730307

 password (The last 5 digits of the student ID)：30307


# Helpful Resources:

 how to log in to AREE: 

https://ethics-s.moe.edu.tw/newuser/2/

Courses for Graduate Students：https://ethics.moe.edu.tw/courses_postgraduate/


Please ensure these courses are completed before you apply for your degree examination.

Applyation for the postponement of publication or non-disclosure thesis

2026.04.10 update the information and documents


Academic theses shall be made public to facilitate academic circulation and sharing. In special cases such as those involving state secrets, patent applications, or as otherwise provided by law, they may be withheld from the public for a limited period of time only if the school's deliberation mechanism so determines.

For Applyation
1. Please fill out "(1)Application for Embargo of Thesis/Dissertation" (attached file below)in duplicate and provide (2)the relevant supporting documents.
Sumite the documents to the department office before 7 days of the degree exam date.

2. After finishing application
(1)you'll get the degree examination committee agrees and sign the"Application for Embargo of Thesis/Dissertation" .
(2)the relevant supporting documents.
(3)After you modefy and finish the thesis, you need to scan and upload the aforementioned files ,(1)&(2),  in the Dissertation Submission System.
(4)In checking Procedures for Leaving School, you can submit the documents(1), with the hard copy Thesis to the Main Library 1F circulation desk.

Master’s Degree Examination: Forms & Procedures

Download the Master's Degree Examination Application Instructions(2025 Edition)

Degree Examination Process (Summary)
1. Confirm Thesis Advisor: Identify your advisor and submit the signed supervision consent form.
2. Thesis Writing: Discuss with your advisor and proceed with your thesis research and writing.
3. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all credit and graduation requirements specified by your respective program group..
4. Confirm Examination Details: Discuss the date, time, location, and the committee members' details (name, affiliation, department, and job title) with your advisor.
5. Apply for Degree Examination: Submit the required application forms to the Department Office. (Students wishing to delay the public release of their thesis must also submit a delay request form at this stage.)
6. Complete the Examination: Pass the degree examination and receive your grade (Passing grade is 75)
7.Final Revisions: Revise your thesis based on feedback until your advisor grants final approval for graduation.
8. Upload & Print: Upload the final thesis to the Electronic Thesis & Dissertations System and print hard copies (Refer to the Thesis Archiving Manual)
8. School Leaving Process: Complete the clearance procedure and collect your diploma.

Thesis Metadata Creation Procedures User Guide