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A two-year Master of Arts in Architecture in English

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Aarhus School of Architecture is offering a two-year Master of Arts in Architecture taught in English. The programme is, in essence, the same as the one taught in Danish.

The application deadline will be 1 February 2024 for the Master programme starting in September 2024.

The degree entitles you to membership of the Danish Architects’ Association upon successful completion of all requirements. This membership allows you to obtain employment as an architect in Scandinavia without further licensing elements. The programme is RIBA 2 validated (Royal Institute of British Architects).

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS / IMPORTANT DATES
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
FINANCIAL MATTERS
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS / IMPORTANT DATES

Given the fact that so many different degrees exist today, we encourage you to contact us before you apply if in doubt whether your degree matches our requirements. Prior work experience is not a requirement.

The basic academic requirement is a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent. Before you apply, please also be aware that our degree is an artistic degree.

Please note: The only Danish degrees qualifying for admission to the Master of Arts in Architecture are a BA in Architecture from the Aarhus School of Architecture or The Danish Royal Academy.

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Dates / Admission process

01 February: Application deadline
Week 8; short-listed applications are selected for 2nd round of evaluation
Week 15: Admission offers are sent
01 June: Tuition fees must be transferred (Danish visa requirement)
01 June: Deadline for language tests, if not enclosed with application
07 June: Visa procedure instructions are sent to those needing entry visa to Denmark
30 June: school closes for the summer break
01 August: Diplomas must have reached if not included in the application
29 August: Mandatory orientation meeting for all international students
01 September: Opening of the semester

Academic Calender

01 September: Fall semester start (or first weekday after if the 1st is a Saturday/Sunday)
31 January: Fall semester ends
01 February: Spring semester starts (or first weekday after if the 1st is a Saturday/Sunday)
30 June: Spring semester ends
July/August: Summer holidays

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH

To study at the school, you need to meet one or more of the following requirements:

IELTS academic test result of at least 6.5
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English passed
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English passed with A or B or C
TOEFL iBT test result of at least 91
TOEFL paper-based test result of at least 577
A complete Bachelor’s degree acquired in English in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK or the US

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FINANCIAL MATTERS

Students holding EU or EEA citizenship are exempt from the tuition requirement.
The tuition for the programme starting in September 2025 is €16,000 for an academic year (2 semesters). The tuition payment and refund policy can be found here.
Applicants admitted as degree-seeking students will retain the tuition level throughout their programme as when admitted.
Exempt from tuition are applicants holding permanent residence permits in the following countries: The EU countries, the EEA countries and the Nordic countries
Applicants with status as refugees etc. in these countries may under certain circumstances be exempt from paying tuition. You should contact us, if in doubt.

Financial Aid: As a Danish government-financed institution, we are not allowed to offer financial assistance. If your programme participation depends on obtaining a scholarship/grant/work-study offered by a school, we encourage you to apply elsewhere. We are not able to answer questions pertaining to the Danish State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme; instead, you should look for information on www.su.dk.