Architecture & Spatial Practices
at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences (Berlin International)
The Faculty of Architecture and Design’s M.A. in “Architecture & Spatial Practices” is available in both one-year and two-year formats. The program features an international, practice- and research-oriented curriculum with an open thematic focus.
Course Overview
In the two-year program, the first year expands on foundational skills in design, construction, and research, while the second year aligns with the one-year program. In their final year (or in the one-year program), students choose a specialization in Urban & Social Practice, Material & Resilience Practice, or Critical & Curatorial Practice, which shapes their master’s thesis and design project.
The one-year version is designed for graduates with a four-year architecture degree, while the two-year version is tailored for those with a three-year undergraduate degree.
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences (Berlin International)
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences, currently Berlin International, is a private, state-recognised university located in the heart of Berlin and part of the BAU Global Education Network. Founded in 2012 as a satellite campus of Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, the university has a strong focus on architecture, design, and business administration.
*Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is currently undergoing a name change from Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. This change is subject to official approval and formal verification.
- Berlin’s only Architecture degree taught in English
- Experience practise based teaching
- Study in the heart of Berlin
Different countries represented in the student population
Entry Requirements for
Please visit Anabin to view the country specific entry requirements : https://anabin.kmk.org/cms/public/startseite
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is currently undergoing a name change from Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. This change is subject to official approval and formal verification.
Please visit Anabin to view the country specific entry requirements : https://anabin.kmk.org/cms/public/startseite
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is currently undergoing a name change from Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. This change is subject to official approval and formal verification.
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Direct Degree Admission – Undergraduate | Graphic Design & Visual Communication – €9,280 International Management and Marketing – €8,380 Interior Architecture / Interior Design – €9,280 Architecture – €9,280 Data Science & Business – €8,380 |
| Direct Degree Admission – Postgraduate | Architecture & Spatial Practices (1 year) – €13,000 MBA (1 year) – €13,000 Interior Architecture/Interior Design – €11,100 Interior Design – €11,100 MBA (2 years) – €11,100 Architecture & Spatial Practices (2 years) – €11,100 |
| Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable registration fee of €750. All courses are subject to Terms and Conditions. | |
| Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is currently undergoing a name change from Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. This change is subject to official approval and formal verification. | |
Scholarships at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences (Berlin International)
Early Bird discount applies in addition to tuition fees. To qualify deposit to be paid by 30th April 2026.
