Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research

All applicants for admission to the ITECH Program are required to submit the following credentials and documents:

1. Online application: All applicants must submit their application via the online system of the University of Stuttgart ([email protected] portal). There is no application fee.
2. Transcripts: International students must have all transcripts translated into English or German by a certified translation service. Both the unofficial and the English-translated versions must be submitted. If you are accepted and decide to enroll, you must then submit your official transcript once during the enrollment process in Stuttgart.
   1. A scan of your high school diploma or equivalent should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
   2. A scan of your official degree certificate and course-by-course transcript should be uploaded when you complete your online application. If you have not graduated yet, only submit a scan of your course-by-course transcript. Request an official copy from your school, either digitally or physically, scan it, and upload it. It must have your name and the name of the school on the transcript, along with all courses attended and respective grades. 
3. Motivation letter: Your motivation statement should discuss your long-range goals and interest in the chosen discipline and the reason for applying to the program. You will upload it on the application site. The motivation statement should be no more than 500 words.
4. Portfolio: All applicants must present a portfolio providing evidence of their interest in the field. Portfolio requirements: 10 pages max (Din A 4 format, single pages), max. 10 MB - links to websites cannot be accepted.
   Your portfolio should contain examples of your best work. Work included in the portfolio may be self-generated, professional assignments, or course assignments done in an undergraduate or graduate program. If group work or professional work is shown, you should also clearly state your contribution to this project.
   The intent of this portfolio review is for you to demonstrate creative potential, and give us enough information about you to determine whether or not this program is appropriate for you. Most important, the Admissions Committee will determine if you demonstrate the potential to successfully complete the master’s degree program.
5. Additional documents: Fill out the document "Ergänzungsformular des Zulassungsausschusses", and upload the signed document.
6. Curriculum vitae.
7. Proof of English proficiency: see language requirements. This requirement is waived for applicants who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a school that conducts all courses 100% in English. Please make sure that you register for a test that will enable you to submit your scores by the application deadline or soon after. It generally takes four to six weeks to receive the scores.
8. APS Certificate: Applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, and India must submit a certificate from the “Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) des Kulturreferats der Deutschen Botschaft”.

Applications are submitted through the C[email protected] System, so please do not mail any documents, as they will not be returned to the student.