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University of Fine Arts Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main
Architecture
Subjects: Architecture;Design;Construction
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The Architecture Class at the Städelschule is a two-year postgraduate Master of Arts (Advanced Architectural Design) program that offers one of the leading international courses in this field. This course provides a potent environment for exploring architectural topics in a small and intensive research setting. Based on the artistic platform that the Städelschule brings and the rigorous methodological structure of contemporary architectural design, the program is to be understood as a new and innovative approach to architectural practice. Research and design are brought together by combining academic and experimental investigations with a practical interest in efficiency and optimization.
Program Information
| Study Location | Frankfurt am Main |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 5,000 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 325 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The basic admission requirement for our artistic degree programs is proof of artistic ability. You must prove this in the application process by means of an artistic portfolio and a passed entrance examination at our university. The portfolio should contain a selection of own work that demonstrates the applicant's artistic potential and creative development.
Document Requirements
Curriculum vitae (CV) as PDF (maximum size 5 MB) Passport photo as JPG, JPEG, or PNG (maximum size 1 MB) Portfolio showcasing a selection of your own artistic works as PDF (maximum size 20 MB)
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Admission Exam |
| Application | directly at the University |
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