Architecture (M.Sc.)

he course can only be taken up in the summer semester (start of semester 01 April).

Prerequisite for admission is:

\- A degree in Architecture (180 ECTS), with a grade equivalent to a 2.3, calculated according to the German grading system.

\- English language skills of at least: TOEFL iBT or IELTS or Cambridge First Certificate (A), equivalent to CEFR B2. If the Bachelor's degree was obtained at a university where the main language of instruction was English, the language skills are considered sufficient.

\- CV

\- Letter of motivation

\- Proof of practical experience after the first degree (min. 4 months in areas relevant to architecture)

\- Portfolio

The portfolio comprises:

\- 8 pages in total (DIN A3 landscape format / font size min. 10 pt / file size max. 10 MB).

The portfolio does not include a cover or a table of contents (contents are explained on the respective page).

_This semester a maximum of 12 pages is still permitted. However, we would be very appreciated if you are able to prioritise and present your selection on 8 pages._

\- Your portfolio shows: 2 x 2 pages of study projects // 2 pages of thesis = 1st professionally qualifying degree // 2 pages of practical activity in the field relevant to architecture.

No exceptions will be permitted.

Advanced Architecture (Level B2) • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a result of at least B2 • International English Language Testing with a result of at least von B2 • Cambridge Certificate with a result of at least First Certificate in English (FCE, former: A) • Other certificates that certify English language skills of at least B2 of the CEFR and that are not older than 3 years (Self-tests, placement tests, language tests from private education companies, Toefl Essentials and Toefl ITP will not be accepted. Separate English modules – even with an indication of the level – are not sufficient.) • Proof that English is the mother tongue • Proof that the bachelor degree was achieved in an English-speaking area • DAAD test (the achieved level must be stated, the test must not be older than 3 years) • Proof that at least 100 credit points of a bachelor or master program were achieved in modules that were taught in English (proven by modul descriptions from the modul manual and markings in the transcript of records)