Who can apply To qualify for studying at the Berlage Institute, applicants must have completed a study in architecture, urban planning or landscape design at a University or Academy, or have equal qualifications. The postgraduate program of the Berlage Institute lasts two years. Application is possible for a minimum of one year.
Application deadline The deadline for application to the year 2008-2009 is 31 January 2008
Application documents To apply to the Berlage Institute, please send us the following documents before 31 January 2008:
1. Completed application form 2. Three letters of recommendation 3. Portfolio showing representative examples of design work (academic and/or professional), publications, awards, etc. The portfolio should be printed; digital portfolios are not accepted 4. Written proposal that outlines your motives and objectives for doing research at the Berlage Institute 5. Certified copy of your architect's degree (Bachelor, Master or other relevant qualifcation) 6. Internationally acknowledged English language test (TOEFL or IELTS) result with the required scores (more information) 7. Financial statement 8. A recent passport photograph (which will also be used for your Berlage Institute ID-card) 9. Copy of (valid) passport (at least one year valid from the day of arrival) 10. A non-refundable application fee of ? 75,= (payable by bank transfer only to the Berlage Institute account (67.91.89.416) at the ING Bank in Amsterdam (IBAN NL 51 INGB 0679 1894 16). Selection procedure The Berlage Institute can accommodate a maximum of 30 first-year participants. An international advisory panel, assembled and chaired by the dean, reviews applications and makes the final selection. Panel members assess the applicant's work, focusing on aspects such as consistency and potential for further development. An essential criterion for selection is the written proposal, which must be clear and well argued. Please note that the applicant's financial situation is also taken into account. Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection committee approximately two months after the deadline of application.
Tuition Fee Tuition for the year 2008-2009 (First Year) is ? 12.250,=. For 2009-2010 (Second Year) the tuition fee is also ? 12.250,=. The payment of the tuition fee is divided in two parts: After a positive result of the selection procedure, a non-refundable down payment of ? 2.250,= must be made to confirm participation, before 1 May 2008. Payment of the remaining part of the tuition fee for the First Year must be made before 15 August 2008. Both payments should be made by bank transfer to the Berlage Institute account (67.91.89.416) at the ING Bank in Amsterdam (IBAN NL 51 INGB 0679 1894 16. BIC/SWIFT Code: ING B NL 2A; address of ING Bank: Bijlmerplein 880, Amsterdam 1102 MG, the Netherlands).