Programme-specific Admission Procedure and Evaluation Criteria
Study-option-specific evaluation criteria
Applicants meeting Aalto’s general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option. The applications to the Master’s Programme in Interior Architecture will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
Phase I
Academic performance
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Assessed area
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Grades of the previous degree(s)
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Admission requirements
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Earlier BA-level studies in the field of Interior Architecture, Architecture and/or Spatial and Furniture design.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Artistic and/or design practice
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Assessed area
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Demonstrations of artistic and/or design work
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Admission requirements
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Professionality, artistic originality, capability to critical and conceptual thinking
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Portfolio
Maximum size for the portfolio is 1.0 GB. Name the file as: Portfolio-surname-firstname.pdf
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Relevance of previous studies
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Assessed area
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Content and quantity in relation to the applied study-option-specific requirements
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Admission requirements
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Earlier BA-level studies in the field of Interior Architecture, Architecture and/or Spatial and Furniture design.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Suitability
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Assessed area
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills
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Admission requirements
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Motivation letter that conveys applicant’s motivation for applying for Interior Architecture programme. The applicant can describe his/her strengths and interests, visions in art and design, as well as design, and creative goals.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Motivation letter
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Other areas of competence
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Assessed area
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Work experience and other acquired knowledge/achievements e.g. publications, non-formal education, competitions
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Admission requirements
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CV including personal data, educational background, work experience, exhibitions, publications and articles, awards and grants, study trips and positions of trust.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Curriculum vitae
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Phase II
Suitability
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Assessed area
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills
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Admission requirements
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Interview in the second phase
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Interview
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Evaluation process
The applicants will be first evaluated based on Aalto’s general eligibility requirements. Applicants meeting the general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option.
The selection process for applicants who meet the general eligibility criteria comprises of two phases.
Phase I
In Phase I, the applications are evaluated based on the following criteria
- Academic performance
- Artistic and/or design practice
- Relevance of previous studies
- Suitability/Motivation letter
- Other areas of competence
Phase II
In Phase II, the evaluation is based on the following criteria
After the evaluation conducted in Phase II, the best applicants will be selected based on the joint evaluation from Phases I and II.
Study-option-specific documents requested
The documents requested from all applicants are listed on the Aalto University website (https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/applying-to-masters-programmes). In addition, applicants to this study option are requested to provide the following study-option-specific documents:
Attach each of the following application documents to the electronic application form in PDF format.
Portfolio
In the portfolio, applicants display work that shows their artistic expression and design skills. The portfolio must contain diverse samples of the applicant’s previous artistic, professional and/or scientific activity.
The work contained in the portfolio must be catalogued, listing at least the title and/or theme, materials used, size, purpose and year of completion of each piece. The catalogue must also detail where and when the work has been exhibited, displayed or published and whether the work is based on individual or group work. The contribution of the applicant in the work should be stated in case the work has been completed in a group. The applicant’s name, address and phone number and the degree program applied for must be indicated clearly on the portfolio.
Maximum size for the portfolio is 1.0 GB. Name the file as: Portfolio-surname-firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected.
CV
The application must include the applicant’s CV with personal data, educational background, work experience, exhibitions, publications and articles, awards and grants, study trips and positions of trust. No links.
Motivation letter
The applicant must convey his/her motivation for applying for Interior Architecture programme by writing a motivation letter. The applicant can describe his/her strengths and interests, visions in art and design, as well as design, and creative goals. Motivation letter is maximum 4000 characters.
Language of application documents
All the application documents must be submitted in English.