Advanced Architectural Design

To qualify for studying at SAC, you should have studied architecture for at least 4 years with a bachelor degree and have, in total, a minimum of 2 years work experience (including summer jobs, internships and part-time work). Applications received from prospective students with degrees in interior design, engineering or other related fields and/or with different kinds of related work experience will be considered at the discretion of the admissions committee.
It is to the advantage of prospective students to be competent in digital modelling (Rhino, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc.). Candidates are expected to master a software program for standard architectural drafting and technical drawing (AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, etc.).

NOTE: All of our teaching is carried out in English. A certificate showing fluency in English (TOEFL, IELTS etc.) is not required by the Städelschule but may prove helpful with respect to the German authorities and the visa application. The Städelschule does not provide English language courses.

Entry requirements

Your candidacy as an applicant is evaluated on the basis of the portfolio submitted (hard copy, bound, no larger than A3 and maximum of 20 pages). The portfolio should be focused and present the essence of your design skills and/or theoretical approach to architecture as well your ideology behind the designs that are developed. It must include student projects, in particular your final thesis project as well as professional work, in which case your individual contribution must be clearly stated. Due to the large number of applications we receive, please ensure that your portfolio is simple and easy to process, file and review. Portfolios with glass or protruding metal parts are not acceptable. No loose pages.