Application Advanced Urbanism (M.Sc.)

Before you apply for the Masters programme, please check whether you fulfil the formal requirements for admission.
You are eligible to study the Masters programme if you

• have obtained a university degree (or similar) from a German or a foreign University with at least 180 CP in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning / town planning, urban design, environmental planning, regional planning, civil engineering, geography, urban and architectural sociology, environmental sciences, cultural studies and other disciplines relevant to the natural and built environment. In case of doubt, the examination board decides on the eligibility according to the specific qualification.  

• can refer to a certain level of professional experience shown through adequate works samples, text-based and visual, as well as through sample from your previous studies. 

• have an advanced level of English language skills.

In order to apply for admission to the programme, you need to hand in the following documents and material:

!Please note that we will not be to send back any of these documents due to the number of applications. Therefore, hand in the documents only in the form required and only as certified copies never in the original version!

1. Completed form from online-application (access online-portal here, the portal will be opening in the second week of April !)
   | printed and signed
2. Your letter of motivation | 1 page | printed and signed 
3. As part of your application you are requested to include a PDF file with at least three samples from your previous study or professional work (portfolio) ideally related to relevant fields of studies. The file may consist of samples including, but not limited to:
   - works from your previous or current studies (e.g. architectural or urban designs; visuals/text-based/text-supported, Masters or Bachelors thesis or seminar work etc., designs, writings, thesis)
   - works from internships
   - works from previous career
   - self-initiated projects
   - publications
   - volunteer work
   We appreciate a short description of the projects in the portfolio.
   If you include team work, please indicate your role and your contribution within the team. 
   Applicants with a background in design and related fields would usually upload their portfolio.
   Applicants from fields reliant on text work are asked to submit a short summary of 1-2 pages for each work sample. Do include graphs and images - if relevant. Please submit all samples in one single PDF file on a CD labelled with your last and first name. We appreciate portfolios that do not exceed 6 MB.
4. Certificate of qualification for university entrance | certified copy
5. University degree or similar qualification including all relevant study results (courses and grades) if they are not listed in the degree documents | certified copy, documents not in German or English need to be submitted in a certified translated version, in German or English
6. Proof of English language proficiency according to B2 (minimum) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages : 
   TOEFL-test, minimum 80 points (internet based)
   Cambridge Certificate, (First Certificate FCE), Grade C
   IELTS, Band 6,0
   or others according CEFR B2.
   Exceptions are possible, if studies have been completed in English or foreign exchange studies in English speaking countries can be proven through documents | certified copy
   
7. In addition, and voluntarily, you are encouraged to write and reflect on urban matters by submitting a small essay about one chapter of a book/author related to urbanism and your reflections on this book/author (800 words maximum).
8. Your CV
   You are free to chose the style of CV.

9. You are free to add additional documents like recommendation letters, work references, etc.

    

In order to apply for admission to the programme, you need to submit the following documents and material through Uni-Assist which you will first need to register for as it is explained in the paragraph "Application Procedure" which you find further down on this page. Please follow the checklist of Uni-Assist and consider that certified documents like diploma and certificates have to be sent by post to Uni-Assist.

1. Your letter of motivation | 1 page | signed 
2. As part of your application you are requested to include a PDF file with at least three samples from your previous study or professional work (portfolio) ideally related to relevant fields of studies. The file may consist of samples including, but not limited to:
   - works from your previous or current studies (e.g. architectural or urban designs; visuals/text-based/text-supported, Masters or Bachelors thesis or seminar work etc., designs, writings, thesis)
   - works from internships
   - works from previous career
   - self-initiated projects
   - publications
   - volunteer work
   We appreciate a short description of the projects in the portfolio.
   If you include team work, please indicate your role and your contribution within the team. 
   Applicants with a background in design and related fields would usually upload their portfolio.
   Applicants from fields reliant on text work are asked to submit a short summary of 1-2 pages for each work sample. Do include graphs and images - if relevant. Please submit all samples in one single PDF file labelled with your last and first name through Uni-Assist. We appreciate portfolios that do not exceed 6 MB.
3. Certificate of qualification for university entrance | certified copy
4. University degree or similar qualifications including all relevant study results (courses and grades) if they are not listed in the degree documents | certified copy, documents not in German or English need to be submitted in a certified translated version, in German or English
5. Proof of English language proficiency according to B2 (minimum) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages : 
   TOEFL-test, minimum 80 points (internet based)
   Cambridge Certificate, (First Certificate FCE), Grade C
   IELTS, Band 6,0
   or others according CEFR B2.
   
6. Your CV
   You are free to choose the style of CV.
7. You are also free to add additional documents like recommendation letters, work references etc.
8. In addition, and voluntarily, you are encouraged to write and reflect on urban matters by submitting a small essay about one chapter of a book/author related to urbanism and your reflections on this book/author (800 words maximum).

Once you have made sure that you fulfil the prerequisites and are eligible to apply to the Masters programme »Reflective Urban Practice« in the master's course »Integrated Urban Devlopment and Design IUDD (M.Sc.)«, you can now proceed to apply through uni-assist. The platform will be opening for applications on the 1st of December.

Registration

In order to start the application process go to the following link to register with uni-assit.

https://www.uni-assist.de/online/?lang=en

You will be asked to provide your personal information and to create an account for further use. Once you have entered all information you will be sent a link that will activate your account.

Login & Further Information

As you activate your account, you'll be asked to enter further details. With that step taken, you will then be able to search for the Master's course programme »Integrated Urban Development and Design IUDD (M.Sc.)« and the sub-programme »Reflective Urban Practice«.

Study Offers

This search mask allows you to narrow down your search for the Masters programme you wish to apply for. Enter for example the name of the university and choose Master as the degree you wish to obtain.

Create Application

Once you have choosen the right programme, it is time to create your application. In order to do so, you will be asked further questions. After you have uploaded all necessary documents, you are then asked to print off your form and to submit it online.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for »Reflective Urban Practice (M.Sc.)« for the winter semester starting October 2020 for non-EU students is 15th May 2019.  This means that all material has to be arrived at Uni-Assist until that date at latest! It is recommended to apply earlier for a smooth process! The platform will be opening for applications on the 1st of December 2019. 

https://www.uni-assist.de/online/?lang=en

Applicants from China wishing to apply for the Masters Course "Integrated Urban Development and Design" in the Study programme "Advanced Urbanism (M.Sc.)" are required to apply directly to Tongji University in Shanghai for the Advanced Urbanism programme as offered there.

Applicants from China for the Masters Programme EU
Prior to applying, all application documents must be subject to review of the Office for Academic Evaluation (Akademische Prüfstelle), where you are also required to partake in an interview. Following this procedure, please send us your application including the original certificate from the Office for Academic Evaluation .

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Department of Cultural Affairs, Akademische Prüfstelle
Landmark Tower 2, Office 0311
8 North Dongsanhuan Road
Chaoyang District, 100004 BEIJING
VR CHINA
Tel.: 0086 - 10 - 6590 7138
Fax: 0086 - 10 - 6590 7140
www.deutschebotschaft-china.org
kuaps[at]163bj.comT

Further Information 

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar 
Dipl.-Ing. Philippe Schmidt
ifex – green:houseBauhaus-Straße 9 C
99423 Weimar
Tel.: +49-(0)3643-58 2772
Fax: +49-(0)3643-58 2778
E-Mail: philippe.bernd.schmidt[at]uni-weimar.de

There are no tuition fees but a semester contribution of approx. 160 EUR per semester which also covers the usage of public transport in Weimar, Erfurt, Jena and local trains in nearly all of Thuringia.
Further information on the semester contribution are available here.

As usual in any studies, additionally, some modules like the study project may require students to cover costs for excursions or a study trip (travel and overnight stay) during the semester.

The following website gives some additional information that are relevant about studying in Weimar if you come from abroad and if your application has been successful: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/international/to-weimar/preparing-your-stay/

You will be informed on the results of the aptitude test the latest early in August. Due to the high number of applications, you are kindly asked to please abstain from contacting us regarding the results. You will be informed as soon as the examination board has finished its work.

If your application was considered positively, you will soon after also receive the official admission letter from the university. This document enables you to conduct all the administrative affairs such as visa-issues etc. And it is the precondition in order to enroll to the University for your Master Programme. Only after having enrolled, you  actually  become a student of the programme. Further information is available here . It is only possible to start your studies in winter term.