Admission to M.Sc. studies in Architecture
Instructions on how to apply for M.Sc. studies in Architecture.
| INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER ADMISSION FOR ARCHITECTURE: REGISTRATION: 4 - 9 September 2023 NOTE: you can apply in this session, only if you do not need to apply for a visa to Poland CONTACT AND REGISTRATION: magdalena.bobryk@pw.edu.pl Beginning of classes: 1 October 2023 |
NOTICE: Please also visit the official page of the Faculty of Architecture - asknow.eu
The application process is run online-only via the Online Application System at www.students.pw.edu.pl/apply.
STEP 1: Create an account in the Online Application System and upload Entry and Additional Documents for Architecture
Create your application by filling in your data. Make sure you put your name and surname in the same form as it appears in your passport!
| NOTICE: You can only have one application in the active application and admission session. |
One application allows you to apply to three courses consequently (if you are unlucky with the first choice, your file will be sent to the next choice, if necessary, also to the third one).
| IMPORTANT: When registering, you can select three courses to apply for. Remember that M.Sc. Architecture should be chosen only as your program of 1st choice (not 2nd or 3rd). You should also select other programs for your 2nd and 3rd choice (as a backup if not accepted for M.Sc. Architecture). |
| APPLICATION FEE NOTICE: You need to have a scan of the proof of payment of the application fee to open a new application. At this moment, online payments are not available. Sorry for the inconvenience |
Upload Entry documents:
Bachelor's Degree - in the original language and translation to English. Remember, we require a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. We do not accept Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design and Landscape Architecture. The Diploma should be final. However, we accept also provisional and temporary ones. For more information on M.Sc. degree requirements, please click here.
Transcript of records - your results/grades, necessary to make the decision. Check the details on the transcript requirements here.
Passport - the page(s) with your personal information, photo, and signature.
Proof of payment of 150 PLN application fee. Check here how to make the application fee payment.
One picture/photograph - the passport format photo
After creating an account, you can log in and add additional documents for the Architecture listed below. While registering, you can only upload the abovementioned files.
Additional documents for Architecture that you have to submit include:
- Statement of Objectives - The statement of objectives should be written in prose and shall not exceed one A4 page. It should clearly identify the reasons for studying architecture on the MArch level as well as choosing the ASK program and Warsaw Faculty of Architecture.
- Curriculum Vitae - CV should indicate educational, professional, scientific, travel, organisational and any other relevant experience deemed important and appropriate for the ASK application process.
- Two academic references - The applicant must send a minimum of two letters of reference which support the application. At least one of the referees should hold an academic position and be well familiar with the candidate's educational background and suitability. References should be completed in English (if not – appropriate certified translation is required), scanned and sent during the application process.
- Design Portfolio - should demonstrate the candidate’s ability and experience in design appropriate to the received degree. It may consist of architectural/urban design course works, other university works, graphic skills, interests, and professional practice (if any). The spectrum of presented work may be very wide. The aim is to present the Admission Committee's current achievements and thus also premises for future successful studies in architecture. As visual communication is one of the most important skills of an architect, the Committee will also pay attention to the form of the portfolio in terms of communicativeness and aesthetics. Candidates are encouraged to present architectural/urban projects to allow the reviewers to evaluate the idea of design. While the portfolio can include evidence of digital skills, uncritical eye-catching renderings or „eye candies” would not be useful. All work done in collaboration or in university or professional teams should indicate the candidate’s contribution and role. The portfolio should be prepared in electronic form as a pdf file, A4 page horizontal format. The file size should not exceed 20 MB.
Additional Documents for Architecture should be attached in the "Additional Documents" section in the Online Application System.
STEP 2: Complete the MS Teams interview
Selected candidates will be notified about the form and date of the MS Teams interview. The dates of interviews will be set individually.
The list will be announced by the 6 June 2023 and selected candidates will be notified about the form and date of the interview.
More information regarding the interviews is available on the Faculty's website: asknow.eu/get-ready-for-interview
Ms Teams interviews dates: 13 - 20 June 2023
STEP 3: Wait for the decision from the Faculty
After completing the previous tasks, the Faculty will send the preliminary decision. If positive, you will receive a scan of the Conditional Acceptance Letter in the Online Application System.
If the preliminary decision is negative, you will receive a scan of the Rejection Letter, and your application will be sent to the program of your next priority.
Publication of results: 30 June 2023
STEP 4: Upload Admission Documents
From the moment you receive the Conditional Acceptance Letter, you will be asked to upload the Admission Documents within the deadline of the 16t August 2023:
- Legalisation/Apostille of Bachelors Degree Check details of Legalization/Apostille requirements here.
- Eligibility Statement - proof you can continue on the Master (graduate) level. Check details of the Eligibility Statement requirements here.
- Proof of English Proficiency - proof that your education was done in English or one of the accepted English Language international certificates. Check details of English certificate requirements here.
- Tuition Fee Payment - proof of tuition fee payment for the 1st semester of studies. Due to visa regulations in some countries, you can also pay for the 2nd semester in advance (the whole year). Check here how to make payment of Tuition Fees.
It takes around one week to get your documents verified. If anything is missing, you will be informed about it via the Online Application System. When documents are correct, you will receive a scan of the Visa Letter in the Online Application System.
NOTE: Visa procedures are the responsibility of candidates. More information on the deadlines can be found here.
STEP 5: Arrival & registration
Before the classes start, you will be asked to register personally at the ISO office and at the Faculty. Check more information about Registration here.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER ADMISSION FOR ARCHITECTURE:
*In September 2023, if there are available places, the 2nd round of admission will be organised. NOTE: it will be possible to apply for M.Sc. in Architecture (spec. Architecture for Society of Knowledge) in September, only if you do not have to apply for a visa to Poland.
ADDITIONAL ROUND OF ADMISSION: 4 - 9 September 2023
