DLA in Architecture / PhD in Architectural Engineering

Results breakdown

Max points

GPA 

GPA of the applicant’s last two years in the MA/MSc training

0 point: If applicant’s GPA is below 50 %

10 points: If applicant’s GPA is 50 % or above

20 points: If applicant’s GPA is 70 % or above

30 points: If applicant’s GPA is 85 % or above

0 point: a The motivational letter contains nothing specific, no professional goals are set; the motivational letter is written with artificial intelligence;

3 points: The motivational letter is too general, remarkably few specifics and professional goals;

6 points: General professional and personal motivation, the goals are also mostly general but it contains at least some specifics (e.g. refers to activities and work tasks to accomplish);

9 points: Definite professional and personal motivation but still general goals;

12 points: Well-thought-out, substantive motivation, quality writing, and professional goals; specific, promising application

15 points: Thoroughly well-thought-out, conclusive motivation and adequately specific professional goals.

Quality and content of the Portfolio

0 point: Unsatisfactory. The portfolio exhibits several major and minor problems with basic visual premise;

3 points: Less than satisfactory. Both the quality and contain is substandard, incomplete in significant ways;

6 points: Satisfactory. The portfolio is complete and satisfactory, exhibiting minor problems in quality craft and detail.

9 points: Good quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity, with some minor scale problems.

12 points: High quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity.

15 points: Outstanding. Execution of work is thoroughly complete and demonstrates a superior level of ability and skills.

Online interview and the Research Plan

0 point: the applicant cannot communicate with the interviewer, not even the most basic communication acts (greeting, identity issues);

10 points: the interview is lagging, the applicant only communicates in short answers, mostly answers yes or no questions,

25 points: the applicant is fluent in general topics, but can not exactly describe his/her research aims

40 points: the applicant is fluent in both general and professional topics and can express his or her research interest in details

Additional points

0 point: the applicant has only a level B2 language exam certificate in the instruction language;

5 points: the applicant has an internationally recognized CEFR level C1 language exam certificate obtained no earlier than 2 years in the instruction language

0 point: the applicant can not provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders;

5 points: the applicant can provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders;

The admission decision

The minimum requirement for admission is that the candidate

a) obtains more than zero points for each of the four main criteria, and

b) the total score, of at least 60, without extra points.

The maximum points the Applicant can obtain can not be more than 100 points.

After conducting a holistic and individualized review of the Research Plan, the Admission Committee makes a decision recommendation based on the obtained points, additional comments and the overall impression of the candidate. In the end, each final decision is influenced by a number of factors, each carefully considered to make the best possible decision for the applicant and the University of Pécs.