(Admissions 2027)
One application for every program, reviewed by the college you apply to. Here is how it works, what it costs and what you need.
Admissions
Start your application(01) How to apply
Four steps, one application
- 01
Choose a program
Browse 8 programs across four colleges and check the entry requirements for your level.
- 02
Prepare your documents
Transcripts, a CV, a portfolio for design and architecture, and proof of English at B2 or above.
- 03
Apply online
One application covers up to two programs. Submit before January 15 for an early decision.
- 04
Hear back
Colleges review every application by hand. Decisions go out within eight weeks of the deadline.
(02) Tuition and fees
What it costs
- Undergraduate tuition
- $12,500per semester
- Graduate tuition
- $14,000per semester
- Application fee
- $50waived for U.S. residents
- Living costs in St. George
- $1,650per month, about
Excellence scholarship
$10,000 a year for outstanding master's applicants, awarded on the application itself.
Need-based grant
Covers tuition and part of living costs for students with limited means, reviewed every year.
Studio fund
Up to $2,000 a year toward materials, printing, and travel for studio programs.
(03) Requirements
What you need
Bachelor's
- High school diploma or equivalent; GPA and transcripts
- A portfolio for design and architecture programs
Master's
- A bachelor's degree in a related field
- English proficiency demonstrated by TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or an equivalent test
- A personal statement of about 800 words
- Two letters of recommendation
Doctorate
- A master's degree in a related field
- A research proposal agreed with a supervisor
- An interview with an admissions reviewer

(04) Questions
Good to know
(01) Can I apply to more than one program?
Yes. One application covers up to two programs, ranked by preference.
(02) Do I need to speak German?
No. Programs are taught in English. Each program page lists its language.
(03) When do I hear back?
Within eight weeks of the deadline you applied to. Early applicants hear back by mid-March.
(04) Can I defer my place?
Yes, once, for up to a year. Write to admissions before 1 July.
(05) Is there housing for new students?
Yes. First-year students get priority for student housing. Applications open when you accept your offer.
(06) Can I visit before applying?
Yes. Join an open house or book a campus tour on the Visit page.
(Admissions 2027)
- Early deadline:
- 15.01.2027
- Final deadline:
- 01.04.2027
- Programs start:
- 23.08.2027
One application for every program. Application fee waivers are available for U.S. residents.
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