M.A. Architecture - Design for the Built Environment

SRH University Heidelberg Heidelberg

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Summer intake
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Design(Architecture & Design)
Architecture(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Architecture - Design for the Built Environment at SRH University Heidelberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor Degree in Architecture (210 CP) is required with Numerus Clausus of 2.5 (according to German grading system). Bachelor graduates with 180 CP degrees have the opportunity to obtain additional 30 CP through a preliminary course (Pre-Course Practice in an architectural office as well as a Design Project). The practical pre-course must be started and successfully completed no later than the winter semester to ensure entry into the regular programme for the following summer semester

Please find our English language requirements here:

  • Duolingo Certificate 110 points
  • TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry)
  • TOEFL 79 – 86 ibt (with additional agreement)
  • TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
  • IELTS (academic) 6.5 average – please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ
  • CAE (grade A, B, or C)
  • CPE (grade A, B or C)
  • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points
  • Linguaskill: 176 – 184 (CES) – all four skills required

Other requirements A relevant portfolio is required.

Portfolio with 15-20 own works

  • Motivation letter,
  • CV,
  • Secondary School Certificate,
  • Bachelor’s Certificate and full transcript (degree in design disciplines such as design, architecture, art, photography or film)
  • Proof of English skills,
  • Portfolio with 15-20 own works
  • Copy of passport/ID

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Architecture - Design for the Built Environment

Programme-specific documents

ou can be admitted to the Master’s programme in "Architecture - Design for the Built Environment" if you have the following qualifications and knowledge:

A Bachelor Degree in Architecture (210 CP) is required with Numerus Clausus of 2.5 (according to German grading system). Bachelor graduates with 180 CP degrees have the opportunity to obtain additional 30 CP through a preliminary course (Pre-Course Practice in an architectural office as well as a Design Project). The practical pre-course must be started and successfully completed no later than the winter semester to ensure entry into the regular programme for the following summer semester

English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo Certificate 110 / PTE Academics 58, or a pass in a comparable aptitude test

Architecture Portfolio

Motivation letter

Applicants from abroad must show their eligibility for entry to higher education by presenting certificates of previous qualifications.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

1,000 EUR

Complexity

Medium
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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

1,000 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Citizenship | non-EU/EEA: €5950/ semester

The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme. A one-off enrolment fee of €750 (EU/EEA) or €1000 (non-EU/EEA) is to be paid once.

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