Registration and admission
Ifyou have yettoobtainyour (bachelor's) degree, youmaystillparticipate in theselectionprocess. Ifyou are admitted, thiswillbe subject toconditions. In that case, we must receive a copy of yourdegreecertificateby 1 September at thelatest, otherwiseyouradmissionwillberevoked. Whenapplying, please upload a notestatingwhenyouexpecttoreceiveyourdegreecertificate.
You have a degreefrom a Dutch or foreignbachelor's or master's course that is relevant totheprogrammeyouwishto follow at the Academy of Architecture. Notsurewhetheryou have the relevant prior education? View ourgeneralguidelines here, or our list of relevant Dutch prior educationprogrammes here.
Ifyouwould like topursue a Master'sdegree in Architecture, Urbanism or Landscape Architecture, but do not have a background in construction engineering and/or lack important professional knowledge or design skills, youmaybeabletoenrol in the Pre-Master'sprogramme in Architecture & Technology or the Pre-Master'sprogramme in Urbanism & Landscape Architecture.
Sendan e-mail withyour name andthe name of themaster'sprogrammeyou have appliedfortothestudysecretariat. Theywillinvestigatewhyyourapplication has not been confirmed.
International students
In general: Dutch law does notallowstudentsfromoutsidethe European Economic Area (EEA) to have a regular job. The Academy of Architecture is anexceptiontothisrule. A limitednumber of non-EEA studentsmay, under a number of strictconditions, have a regular job in the Netherlands for a maximum of 32 hours per week. However, this is onlypermittedifthestudents are enrolled in a four-yearMaster'sprogrammeand have permissionfromthe Academy of Architecture.
Read more about Visa and residence permit procedures.
There are a very limited number of scholarships available. You can read more about this via this link: Scholarships.
We have created a short guide for international students. For more information, please visit the following websites:
Selection and results
An important part of theadmissionprocessforthe Academy of Architecture is thesubmission of a portfolio. Thisallowsyoutodemonstratewhoyou are as a designer, whereyourinterestslieandwhat skills you have alreadymastered. Upload your portfolio as a PDF fileand keep it compact (maximum 20 pages). A good portfolio contains:
A widevariety of your design work. These are projectsfromyourpreviouseducationand/or professional practice. Preferably as diverse as possible.
Yourownprojectsthatdemonstrateyour design qualities. For collaborativework, specifyexactlywhatyourrole was in that project. Or projectsthatyouinitiatedanddesignedyourself.
Diverse design work – to scale – that demonstrates your design skills. Do not just show the end results. Also include sketches and ideas. And images such as floor plans and cross-sections and surroundings in different scales, details, etc.
Various design work – in images – in whichyoudemonstrateyourvisual skills, such as hand sketches, models, visuals, diagramsand maquettes.
Work from relevant professional experience or courses that demonstrate your design knowledge.
Your own fascinations within the profession – show these!
Yourownfascinationswithintheprofession – show this!
We expect to be able to give the final results as early as possible in June. If you are admitted, you confirm your registration and you can start your studies at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture.
Concurrent model
Yes, the master's courses are based on the concurrent model, which means that professional experience is gained simultaneously with the programme. Students must work at least 20 hours per week in a work environment that is relevant to their study programme.
Contact
Unfortunately, due to the large number of requests we receive, it is not possible to make an appointment (online). You will find all the information you need to register on the website. We are also happy to answer your questions during our open days and online Q&A.
Check out an overview of our open days here. If you are unable to visit, but would like to get a sense of the atmosphere, please have a look at this video series!
Do you have a question that is not listed in this overview? Please contact the study secretariat.