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Master's in Architecture (March)

OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts · Detmold · Germany

TuitionFree
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LevelISCED-7
LengthNot stated
Taught inGerman, English

What you would need to do

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  1. APS India minimum Class XII score of 70%Before you applyA hard academic floor applied at COUNTRY level, outside any university's own criteria. A student holding a university offer can still be refused the APS certificate, and therefore the visa. Announced 23 February 2026, effective Winter Semester 2026/27.Academic Evaluation Centre India (APS India) ↗
  2. dMAT (Digital Master Test) — required for some Master's fieldsBefore you applyStandardised academic aptitude test run by APS India with g.a.s.t. Required as part of APS documentation for Master's applicants whose PREVIOUS degree is in Engineering; Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics; or Business and Management. Applies from the s · EUR 150APS India with g.a.s.t. ↗
  3. German language proficiency (institution-set level)No national minimum level. The recognised EXAMS are standardised nationally (TestDaF and DSH), but the required level and any waiver are set by each institution.Individual higher education institutions; exams standardised nationally ↗
  4. APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) — IndiaVerification of academic documents issued by Indian institutions. Required for the German student visa. It does NOT replace a university's admission decision, and it can run in parallel with university applications.Academic Evaluation Centre India (APS India) ↗
  5. Proof of financial resources (Finanzierungsnachweis / Sperrkonto)Applicants must prove funds for one year, commonly by depositing into a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Blocks the visa, not the university application. · EUR 11,904Federal Foreign Office / DAAD Study in Germany ↗
  6. Health insurance (compulsory)Proof of health insurance is demanded at BOTH university enrolment and residence-permit application.DAAD Study in Germany ↗
  7. Anmeldung (residence registration)Every international student moving to Germany must register at the residents' registration office, usually within one week. The written confirmation is needed to obtain the residence permit.Einwohnermeldeamt / Bürgeramt, then Ausländerbehörde for the permit ↗

Cost

tuition — EUR 0 per year (international students)DAAD International Programmes: Master's in Architecture (March) at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts — tuition fees as published: 'No tuition fees'Checked 2026-08-16 · daad.de

Living costs, visa fees and health insurance are never included in a tuition figure. Budget against the worst case, not the best.

Entry requirements

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  • languageDAAD programme detail for Master's in Architecture (March) at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts — german language requirement as published: C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: ÖSD Zertifikat: C1 telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule: Passed TestDaF: TDN 4 Reading: TDN 4 Listening: TDN 4 Speaking: TDN 4 Writing: TDN 4 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-2
  • languageDAAD programme detail for Master's in Architecture (March) at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts — english language requirement as published: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 telc English: telc English B2 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
  • otherDAAD programme detail for Master's in Architecture (March) at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts — academic admission requirements as published: Application requirements for the Master's programme in Architecture (March): 1. University entrance qualification or an equal standard (e.g. secondary school graduation certificate) 2. Bachelor's degree or diploma in architecture with a minimum study duration of six semesters (180 credits) 3. Evidence of the specific, that is, professional and methodological suitability for the Master of Architecture (March) programme – see points 5 and 6 4. a) Evidence of German proficiency b) Evidence of English proficiency 5. Portfolio: Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes some of their most important and relevant work related to urban design, architectural design, or building design. The port
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Master's in Architecture (March) | OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts | city: Detmold | languages: German, English | duration: 4 semesters | tuition: No tuition fees | start: n/a | deadline: n/a

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