Architecture

Admissions Requirements

• Candidates applying for the Master program must be holder of a Bachelor degree in Architecture or a comparable course of studies, evaluated at least with the passing grade “good” (2,0). Applicants need to submit a copy of their Bachelor certificate.
• Parallel, the academic performance of applicants will be reviewed via portfolio, presenting an individual selection of major studio results, design projects and the Bachelor thesis. The scope of supply shall not extend 25 pages (A3 size, landscape format) and can be submitted either as hard copy version or digitally (pdf format, max. 5 MB).

Suitability test

• The aptitude test involves an interview between you and an examination board consisting of lecturers and students. After a preliminary review of your application documents, you will receive an invitation to this interview, which can be conducted in person or online, and the date of the interview will be announced.
• The purpose of this interview is to determine your suitability for the master's program in architecture at the BTU. The scale for determining suitability is the EU's Professional Recognition Directive in its current version (2013/55/EU) as well as the quality of achievements in design and, if applicable, other qualifications. The interview lasts at least 15 minutes. The language is German.
• The result of the aptitude test will be communicated in writing after completion of the examination procedure.
• Further details can be found in the statutes on the conduct of the aptitude test for admission to the consecutive Master's program in architecture (note: link to the official gazette will follow after publication).