The programme adopts a transdisciplinary approach, investigating the role of space as a catalyst for transformation across artistic, social, urban, and relational domains. It emphasizes the spatial dimension as an active agent capable of shaping interactions, fostering participation, and generating new forms of cultural and collective expression. Students are encouraged to critically explore how spatial strategies can engage with contemporary issues and activate dynamic processes in diverse contexts.
In order to apply for the Master’s program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to at least six semesters of study) from a recognized university or university of applied sciences or arts.

ADMISSION EXAMINATION for the BACHELOR and MASTER program:

The admission procedure is divided into three parts, all of which must be successfully completed:

1. Submission of Documents
   Candidates are required to submit a portfolio, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation (maximum one A4 page, approx. 3,000–3,500 characters including spaces). The submitted documents (portfolio, CV, letter of motivation) must be written in English.
    
2. Submission of Exercises
   Candidates will be invited to complete two spatially-oriented design exercises and submit them to the examination board.
    
3. Online Interview
   During the interview, the examination board will discuss the submitted exercises and documents with the candidate. The board will also evaluate the applicant’s prior experiences, personal aptitudes, and motivations—placing particular emphasis on their interest in spatial strategies as tools for contextual engagement and process-oriented thinking.

The oral examination will be conducted in English.

Applicants who successfully pass the admission examination must begin their studies within 20 months of acceptance.

Academic year 2026/27 

Start in October 2026. 
Dates for the entrance exams for the academic year 2026/27 are:

JULY-DATE 2026

Entrance exam: July 6 - 7, 2026
Registration for the entrance exam: online registration and submission of a digital materials in between March 18 to June 20, 2026 at: admission exam

AUGUST-DATE 2026

Entrance exam: August 25 - 26, 2026
Registration for the entrance exam: online registration and submission of a digital materials in between August 1 to 14, 2026 at: admission exam

FEEDBACK PORTFOLIO

Do you have questions about the tasks for the entrance exam or your portfolio?

We offer a 30-minute consultation (online) for questions about the portfolio. Please register for the following days via: strategies.office@kunstuni-linz.at

Wednesday, April 15,  2026 from 10.00 am - 13.00 am

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 10.00 am - 13.00 am

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 109.00 am - 13.00 am