Master's level admission in architecture

Students with a completed bachelor or equivalent undergraduate education of at least three years duration in architecture, may apply for admission directly into the fourth year (master's level) of the one-tier Master of Architecture programme at AHO.

Two-step application process
All applications must be submitted digitally through our online application service Søknadsweb. You can register your application between 1 February 2012 and 1 April 2012.

The following attachments must be submitted in order to complete your applicationt:

• Transcript of records from previous relevant education
• Paper-based portfolio of architectural projects
• CV
• Documentation of satisfactory knowledge of English

International applicants from outside the Nordic countries must be able to document satisfactory English skills. Read about the requirements here.

All required attachments must be forwarded per post after the online registration.

Please note that transcripts of records from previous relevant studies and documentation of knowledge of English (if applicable) must both be uploaded to Søknadsweb and forwarded to AHO per post.

1. Submit online application form
Go to Søknadsweb to register your application.

You will first be asked to register as an international applicant. After registration you will receive an email with the log on credentials for Søknadsweb.

Please note that it will not be possible to submit applications after 11.59pm (GMT +1) 1 April 2012.

2. Forward the required attachments per post 
The required attachments must be post-stampet 1 April at the latest

The portfolio must be no bigger than A3-format. Please make sure to mark the front page of your portfolio with your name.

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. If you complete your bachelor's degree later in the spring or summer 2012, you must submit transcripts of records from the semesters you have completed by 1 April.

Postal address:
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Academic services
PO Box 6768 St Olavs plass
NO-0130 Oslo
Norway

Street address for express delivery: Maridalsveien 29, 0175 Oslo, Norge

Response to the application
All applications will be handled after the 1 April application deadline. The results will be ready by 15 May 2012. From 15 May you can log on to Søknadsweb to check the status of your application.

AHO does not return portfolios
If you want your portfolio back after the admissions process is completed, it can be picked up at AHO between 15 May and 1 August.