Admission to M.Sc. studies in Architecture

NOTICE: Please also visit the official website for Architecture, spec. Architecture for Society of Knowledge.

STEP 1: Create an account in the Online Application System and upload Entry and Additional Documents for Architecture

In order to register for studies in Architecture, please submit your application in the Online Application System.

Create your application by filling in your data. Ensure you put your name and surname as they appear in your passport!

Upload Entry documents:

Bachelor's Degree – in the original language and translation into English or Polish. Remember that 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 also accept provisional diplomas and graduation certificates. 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 PLN 150 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 into the Online Application System and add additional documents for Architecture listed below. 

Additional documents for Architecture that you have to submit include:

1. 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.

2. Curriculum Vitae – CV should indicate educational, professional, scientific, travel, organisational and any other relevant experience deemed important and appropriate for the ASK application process.

3. 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.

4. 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 for Architecture" 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 by e-mail. The dates of interviews will be set individually.

Ms Teams interviews dates: 12-14 June 2024

STEP 3: Wait for the decision of the Faculty

After the interview, the Faculty will send the preliminary decision. If the decision is 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: 18 June 2024

STEP 4: Upload your Admission Documents

After getting the Conditional Acceptance Letter, you will be asked to upload the Admission Documents within the given deadline:

Legalization of/Apostille on your Bachelor's degree diploma. 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 previous education was in English or one of the English proficiency certificates listed at: Check details of English certificate requirements here.

Tuition Fee Payment – proof of tuition fee payment for the 1^st semester of studies. Due to visa regulations in some countries, you can also pay for the 2^nd 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 needs to be added, you will be informed about it in the Online Application System. If all 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 2024, if there are available places, the 2^nd 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.