# Non-Dutch BSc degree

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# Non-Dutch BSc degree

[Important information before you apply](#c79808)

[General admission requirements](#c28614)

[Specific selection requirement: Digital Portfolio](#c1719155)

[Evaluation criteria per programme/track](#c28621)

[Portfolio Selection Process](#c1719290)

[Application Procedure (2026–2028)](#c1719300)

### Important information before you apply:

Before applying please carefully read the following information and estimate your financial situation as the costs of living are very high and the Excellence scholarship is limited to two students per faculty.

**Before applying:**

- **Make a** **realistic financial plan** - many admitted students ultimately do not enrol due to financial constraints.
- Review the [Tuition fee & Finances](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/study-programme-orientation/practical-matters/tuition-fee-finances) page for detailed breakdowns. The **estimated costs (AY2025/2026) for non-EU/EFTA nationals are around €50,000 a year** (Includes tuition, living expenses, insurance, and other costs).
- The Master Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences is a full-time master with a high study load. Working part-time is not recommended as it may affect your study. In addition, working to finance your studies affects your **residence permit** and requires **more expensive health insurance**. TU Delft only issues a **residence permit for study purposes**. For more information: [FAQ](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/msc-international-diploma/faq-1#/faq/274)

**Scholarships are extremely limited**\
The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment receives hundreds of applications each year but can only award two full Excellence Scholarships. These are awarded to the two most competitive applicants from the faculty’s master programmes who are admitted through the selection process.\
More information: [Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/studievoorlichting/praktische-zaken/scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-excellence-scholarships)\
Application deadline: **December 1, 2025**.

### General admission requirements

General information about admission and application to TU Delft MSc programmes can be found on [this site](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/msc-international-diploma).

### Specific selection requirement: Digital Portfolio

All applicants who meet TU Delft’s general admission requirements are selected based on a digital portfolio that they need to submit with their application. This applies to all five Master tracks: [Architecture](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/opleidingen/masters/aubs/msc-architecture-urbanism-and-building-sciences/master-tracks/architecture), [Building Technology](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/opleidingen/masters/aubs/msc-architecture-urbanism-and-building-sciences/master-tracks/building-technology), [Landscape Architecture](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/opleidingen/masters/aubs/msc-architecture-urbanism-and-building-sciences/master-tracks/landscape-architecture), [Management in the Built Environment](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/opleidingen/masters/aubs/msc-architecture-urbanism-and-building-sciences/master-tracks/management-in-the-built-environment) and [Urbanism](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/opleidingen/masters/aubs/msc-architecture-urbanism-and-building-sciences/master-tracks/urbanism). The portfolio should highlight your previous education and relevant work experience. \
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NOTE: Using generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, image generators, or code assistants) is discouraged. If you do decide to use them, please make sure to clearly mention and reference it."

What the portfolio should reflect
:   A portfolio should reflect the scope and variety of your previous training and experience with specific emphasis on your knowledge of and skills in the degree track for which you are applying. You should submit work that represents your personal interests as well as your design and technological abilities.

    In general, we look for candidates who demonstrate strong interest in a variety of design approaches and methods as well as theoretical and technical knowledge. We look for those who can engage themselves in an intellectually rigorous manner. We believe that pursuing an advanced degree in architecture, urbanism and building sciences requires perspectives and interests beyond the technical conventions of the profession. Each track in the master programme has specific evaluation criteria that will be used to assess your application. Please study them carefully and make sure that your portfolio is developed in accordance with the track that you are applying to.

What the portfolio should include
:   The portfolio cover should include your full name and contact information.\
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    Number and nature of projects:

    - Include a total maximum of 5 projects.
    - Include no more than 2 professional projects.
    - Include at least one individual project.
    - Include your final project (if you have not yet completed it, include your most recent project).
    - Some of the projects should clearly demonstrate your capabilities regarding technical issues. For some tracks, this would entail structural and technical viability of the projects, for others it would be about the integration of sustainability aspects and/or the relations with larger urban infrastructures. We highly recommend that these structural and technical aspects are exhibited in either the final thesis project, or alternatively, your most recent or most advanced level, project.
    - Include a summary of your motivation letter of no more than 400 words.

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    You should present your best (and/or most thorough) projects and describe them in detail (in English), graphically demonstrating your ability to initiate and follow through the design process.

    Please present clearly the specific issues of your interest and the steps/methods/techniques you followed in each design exercise, not just the end results. Please keep in mind that you are applying for an academic programme and therefore should be able to display your attitude and approach appropriate for it.

    You don't necessarily need to include free-hand sketches/paintings/handicraft as the application is not for an undergraduate programme. (If you do, please put them at the end of the portfolio in 2-3 pages.) Please consider carefully the distribution and the range of your portfolio's contents.\
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    Please keep in mind that the admissions committee judges your individual skills. In general individual projects show your capacities better than group work. If you decide to add group projects, please indicate carefully what your contribution is. If this is not clear to the committee they can’t judge your personal skills and this might decrease your chances of being admitted to the MSc track.

Project documentation
:   Per project include:

    - concept sketches, showing preliminary visual (and verbal when relevant) development of ideas, approaches and methods and showing how you organise your ideas.
    - finished drawings of original design work, documenting in a clear and precise manner both the intention and the resolution of each project.
    - a written explanation in English of the design concept and solution. Here you should include the inspiration behind the project as well as the goals and objectives of the design. Be clear and concise. Longer texts should be worked out in the form of your letter of motivation.

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    Please note that for all drawings we require you to include the name of the author.

Per project define
:   - name and location of the project
    - if it is academic or professional
    - if it is individual or group work
    - your role in the process
    - your exact contribution to the project
    - the level of the project (year/semester of your study in which the project was carried out)
    - date when the project was carried out
    - name and email address of the supervisor of the project

The size of your portfolio
:   Please be aware that quality is more important than quantity. Note that portfolios are evaluated digitally and should be easily readable without zooming or scrolling. Therefore:

    - The size of your portfolio should not exceed 20 MB.
    - The portfolio should be submitted as an A series size (A4/A3) and in landscape format.
    - The number of pages should not exceed 30 pages.
    - It is not allowed to show more than 1 A4/A3 page per screen.
    - It is not allowed to use the booklet format because that is two pages per screen.
    - The format should be pdf.

Neatness and clarity of presentation are extremely important as they reflect both your attitude towards your work as well as your ability to communicate your work in a comprehensive and deliberate manner.

### Evaluation criteria per programme/track

Each track in the master programme has specific evaluation criteria that will be used to assess your application. Please study them carefully and make sure that your portfolio is developed in accordance with the track that you are applying to.\
The evaluation criteria used for the selection can be found here:

- [Architecture](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/TUDelft/Onderwijs/Opleidingen/Master/MSc_Architecture_Urbanism_and_Building_Science/Admission/Evaluation_criteria_Architecture_2026-2028.pdf) (pdf)
- [Building Technology](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/TUDelft/Onderwijs/Opleidingen/Master/MSc_Architecture_Urbanism_and_Building_Science/Admission/Evaluation_criteria_Building_Technology_2026-2028.pdf) (pdf)
- [Landscape Architecture](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/TUDelft/Onderwijs/Opleidingen/Master/MSc_Architecture_Urbanism_and_Building_Science/Admission/Evaluation_criteria_Landscape_Architecture_2026-2028.pdf) (pdf)
- [Management in the Built Environment](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/TUDelft/Onderwijs/Opleidingen/Master/MSc_Architecture_Urbanism_and_Building_Science/Admission/Evaluation_criteria_MBE_2026-2028.pdf) (pdf)
- [Urbanism](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/TUDelft/Onderwijs/Opleidingen/Master/MSc_Architecture_Urbanism_and_Building_Science/Admission/Evaluation_criteria_Urbanism_2026-2028.pdf) (pdf)

### Portfolio Selection Process

- Meeting the requirements and submitting all documents does not guarantee admission.
- Each application is reviewed by at least two committee members, based on the materials you submit.
- Applicants are permitted to submit only one application to the Master AUBS programme per academic year. In the event that the application is not accepted, candidates are invited to submit a new application in the following academic year.

### Application Procedure (2026–2028)

Non-EU/EFTA nationals
:   Deadline is **15 January 2026 (23:59 CEST)**. The programme aims for a diverse and balanced student population, which will be considered in the admission process.

EU/EFTA nationals
:   Deadline is **1 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)**. Rolling admission applies and will be assessed within 12 weeks after submission of the required documents. Uploading an eligible [Proof of English Language Proficiency](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/toelating-en-aanmelding/msc-international-diploma/required-documents#c425770) at time of application is recommended.

Our [online application system](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/toelating-en-aanmelding/msc-international-diploma/application-procedure) will be available as from 15 October 2025.

**Tips:**

- Apply before 1 December 2025 to be eligible for the [Excellence Scholarship](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/studievoorlichting/praktische-zaken/scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-excellence-scholarships).
- If you plan to apply for [scholarships outside TU Delft](https://www.tudelft.nl/onderwijs/studievoorlichting/praktische-zaken/scholarships/scholarships-from-other-providers) with deadlines before March 2025, please submit your application in the TU Delft application system at least 10–12 weeks earlier and inform the International Office by email.
- Please be aware that student housing is in shortage in the Netherlands; securing your payments at TU Delft early significantly increases your chances of obtaining housing via [TU Delft's Housing Services](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/study-programme-orientation/practical-matters/housing)!\

### General questions about admission and application with a non-Dutch BSc degree?

### Contact Centre Education & Student Affairs

- [Contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl](mailto:Contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl)

### Questions about the master programme?

### International Office BK

- [internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl](mailto:internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl)

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