The Berlage

Architecture is created through buildings and words, polemics and practice, exhibitions and publications. Since its founding thirty years ago, the Berlage has connected leading practitioners and thinkers, with students eager to develop their own strong visions and keen to position themselves to act effectively within the discipline. As part of the TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, the Berlage fosters a space of interaction between a select international group of students and a diverse shifting team of designers and a cross-disciplinary team of experts.

2025–2026 Call for Applications

The Berlage seeks applicants who are curious, proactive, imaginative, and prepared to both work individually and collectively across a series of design-based projects, proseminars, fieldwork excursions, and master classes, and who are eager to participate in a rich and diverse public program. 

Academic Year 2025–2026

Length of study

The Berlage’s post-master program consists of a year-and-a-half full-time, academic study divided over three terms. Each term encompasses 30 ECTS credit points for a total 90 ECTS credit points to obtain the degree. Study begins once a year in September and concludes a year later at the end of January. The incoming 2024 cohort will start on August 25, 2025, with the introduction week, and will graduate on January 29, 2027.

Curriculum Structure

Application process

The application process for the Berlage post-master program consists of the following steps:
— Applicants should register with Studielink and submit their application, through TU Delft’s online application system, Osiaan. The application process is completely online, you should not send us hard copies or originals. Please visit TU Delft’s website for more information.
— Selected applicants will receive an interview invitation by email from The Berlage.
— Applicants will receive a final decision from TU Delft's Education Service Centre.
— After acceptance applicants will receive a letter from The Berlage with payment details and a request to submit a non-refundable deposit fee.
—Applicants need to make the full tuition fee payment before the deadline of July 1, 2025. Non-EU applicants also need to include an additional living costs amount. Please note that these payments are part of the admissions process. TU Delft will finalize your enrollment to the program, after full payment is received on our account before the payment deadline.
—TU Delft’s housing and visa services only start after the complete payment of the tuition fee, the living costs (for non-EU applicants), and payment of a visa and housing service charge.

TUITION FEE
The 2025–2027 tuition fee for the post-master program is €27,000 in total; or €9,000 per semester.

ADDITIONAL STUDY COSTS
There will be extra individual costs for printing, presentation materials and a contribution for the fieldwork trips. The estimated costs for the three semesters are about €3,500.

DEADLINE
The application deadline is June 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@theberlage.nl

Interview

After reviewing your application, the admissions committee may invite you to an interview. Interviews are by invitation only and conducted by a member of the admissions committee, who will have thoroughly read your entire application package. The invitation will be sent by email. Interviews are conducted via Zoom or, when logistically possible, held in person in Delft. Following the interview, students will either be accepted or rejected to the program. The application process is based on rolling admissions so that applications are reviewed as they are completed.

Apply in time

After being admitted to the program, you will receive an admission letter and a payment letter, which helps you to arrange funding through a scholarship or study loan. In order to arrange it in time, you should allow yourself at least one month to do so. Payment of the tuition fee (payment deadline is July 1, 2025) is part of your enrollment to our program. Currently there is a shortage on affordable student accommodations. TU Delft’s housing services uses your enrollment date as placement on their waiting list for housing. The sooner you are enrolled the higher you are on the waiting list.

The Berlage Open Houses

Join us for one of The Berlage Open Houses to discover more about studying at the Berlage and our Post-MSc in Architecture and Urban Design. These events provide an excellent opportunity to engage with our Director of Studies, Salomon Frausto, along with faculty, current students, and alumni.

The Berlage Open Houses will feature a series of presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions that highlight the unique character of the Berlage. Additionally, we will offer virtual tours of our facilities, allowing you to experience our inspiring environment firsthand. Don’t miss this chance to learn about our innovative teaching methods and the exciting topics being explored within our program. We look forward to welcoming you online!

The Berlage Virtual Open House #1
Thursday, November 7
16:00–18:00

The Berlage Virtual Open House #2

Tuesday, December 17
16:00–18:00

The Berlage Open House
Thursday, February 20
14:30–18:30

2025 Berlage Dutch Scholarship

Each year, the Berlage awards a scholarship to an outstanding Dutch graduate from one of the universities or academies in the Netherlands. The scholarship is established to support Dutch students who demonstrate academic excellence and wish to join the Berlage's international, one-and-a-half-year English-language Post-Master of Science degree program in architecture and urban design. The scholarship waives the full tuition fee for the degree program from September 2025 to January 2027. Applicants should be graduates from a Dutch master's program in architecture or urbanism and must have achieved excellent study results. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% of the master's program that was followed. Students can only apply for the scholarship if they meet these criteria.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The following applications materials for the 2025–2027 scholarship should be sent electronically to info@theberlage.nl no later than July 1, 2025:

1. a motivation essay of 1,500 to 2,000 words;
2. two authorized English-language recommendation letters by the graduation supervisor and/or employer(s);
3. an extensive curriculum vitae;
4. a portfolio showing representative examples of design work (academic and/or professional), publications, awards etc.;
5. a certified copy of grade transcript

A proof of English proficiency is not required for graduates from a master taught in English.

Applicants will be informed of the selection committee's decision by half July.