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This page provides information on the steps to take, from registration to submitting the required documents, to put together a complete application.

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You may apply for up to two programs.

It is not possible to apply for both a Bachelor’s program and a Master’s program at the same time.

Applicants enrolled in two programs must take the entrance exam for each program. Passing an entrance exam grants admission only to the program associated with that exam.
The application form is an external platform operated by HES-SO.

➊ Request access to the application form

Access codes are sent by email within 24 hours. Please keep the initial email you receive: the username and password will allow you to view the results of the selection process.

➋ Complete the application form and pay the registration fee

The form ends with the payment of the registration fee.
An email will be sent immediately with a link to the Switch platform, where you can upload your personal application materials.

➌ Upload your personal file

Click on the link you received (no login or registration required) to upload your personal file to the Switch platform.

CHF 150.– per program, payable upon online application. 
1 program = 150 CHF / 2 programs = 300 CHF

This fee is non-refundable even if the application is deemed ineligible during the prerequisite verification stage.

➊ Documents to be submitted with the application form

  • Passport-sized photo
  • Copy of identification document
  • Resume
  • High school diploma
  • Final transcript, translated if necessary
  • Original bachelor’s degree or equivalent, translated if necessary

If you are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, you must provide a recent certificate of enrollment proving that you are currently enrolled. If admitted, you will be required to submit your diploma and final transcript.

For conditional admission without a Bachelor’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences (HES), the required documents are different. Please refer to the document on conditional admission.

➋ Personal file to be uploaded to Switch
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in French or English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the applicant’s interests in the program and their intellectual and professional positioning within the field of contemporary art.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent works or projects currently in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into: each candidate’s artistic stance
    • the potential for development of their practice
    • the alignment between the candidates’ projects and the chosen track

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: artworks, research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, digital works, videos, publications, documentation of artistic experiences, references, research experiences, or curatorial activities.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in French or English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the candidate’s interests in the program and a brief outline of a research project, accompanied by bibliographic and artistic references.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent works or projects currently in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into:
    • each candidate’s artistic approach
    • the potential for growth in their practice
    • the alignment between the candidates’ projects and their chosen track

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: artworks, research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, digital works, videos, publications, documentation of artistic experiences, references, research experiences, or curatorial activities.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in French (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the applicant’s interest in the program and defining a collective practice project and fields of action.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent work or projects in progress. The selection of work included in the portfolio should make it possible to understand:
    • each applicant’s artistic positioning
    • the development potential of their practice
    • the fit between the applicant’s project and the chosen orientation

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: artworks, research, sketches, drawings, photos, reproductions, digital productions, videos, publications, documentation of artistic experiences, references, research experience, or curatorial activities.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the applicant’s interests in the program and their intellectual and professional perspective within the field of interior architecture, particularly regarding contemporary issues in the discipline.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent projects or projects currently in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into each candidate’s professional orientation or research and allow for an assessment of their potential for growth.

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, plans, publications, digital works, videos, and documentation of design activities or research experiences.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the candidate’s interests in the program and the proposed training project.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent projects or works in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into each candidate’s professional orientation or research focus and allow for an assessment of their potential for growth.

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, plans, publications, digital works, videos, and documentation of design activities or research experiences.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the candidate’s interests in the program and the proposed training project.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent projects or works in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into each candidate’s professional orientation or research focus and allow for an assessment of their potential for growth.

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, plans, publications, digital works, videos, and documentation of design activities or research experiences.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in English (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the candidate’s interests in the program and the proposed training project.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent projects or works in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into each candidate’s professional orientation or research focus and allow for an assessment of their potential for growth.

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, plans, publications, digital works, videos, and documentation of design activities or research experiences.
  • A resume in French or English
  • A statement of purpose in French (maximum 6,000 characters, including spaces) outlining the candidate’s interests in the program and the proposed training project.
  • A portfolio of personal work comprising a rich and thoughtful selection of recent projects or works in progress. The selection of works included in the portfolio should provide insight into each candidate’s professional orientation or research focus and allow for an assessment of their potential for growth.

The portfolio may include any type of work deemed relevant to the application: research, sketches, drawings, photographs, reproductions, plans, publications, digital works, videos, and documentation of design activities or research experiences.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting your application materials:

  • All components of the personal file must be submitted as a single PDF file, clearly organized, with a maximum total size of 50 MB. 
  • Resources:
  • This single PDF file must include both text and visual elements (text, photos, drawings, diagrams, plans, etc.).
  • Websites, blogs, Tumblr, and Instagram must be cited as links.
  • Videos (or video clips), with a maximum duration of 10 minutes, must also be provided as YouTube or Vimeo links (with username and password if necessary).
  • No audiovisual files may be uploaded to the Switch platform.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants' files are deleted from the platform once the admissions process is complete.

The FAQ section answers the most common questions—saving you valuable time before you apply.
FAQ Master Admissions Contact
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