APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

FEES

The AA Visiting School requires a fee of £1994 per participant, which includes a £60 AA Membership fee, payable by all participants.

For full applications, the application deadline is Monday, 14 July 2025.

Fees do not include flights or accommodation, but accommodation options can be advised. Students need to bring their own laptops, digital equipment and model making tools.

  • Full fee including £60 Membership is £1994, or for existing Members is £1934.
  • AA Students 20% Bursary: The full fee after the concession is applied is £1547.
  • 50% Bursary for successful applicants: The full fee for non-Members after the concession is applied is £1027, or for existing Members is £967.

Please note: The maximum price reduction is 50% for AA students or non-AA students with successful bursary applications. Bursaries are not accumulative for those eligible to multiple schemes.

The workshop is open to current architecture and design students, PhD candidates and young professionals. Software Requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 7. No prior knowledge of software tools is required for eligibility. A CV or a portfolio is not required for the full application.

Private Practices: If you are interested to enhance your team’s skills with our specialised DLAB programme, contact our Visiting School team to request a meeting with the programme heads to discuss application options.

APPLICATIONS

1) You can make an application by completing the online application form. If you are not able to make an online application, please contact the Visiting School Office.

2) AA Students are eligible to 20% Bursary, no CV, Portfolio or Cover Letter required. Please apply online with your login details and make a deposit payment, follow by contacting the Visiting School Office to request a concession code.

3) 50% Bursaries are also available for all participants that apply on or before the deadline Friday, 28 February 2025. Places for 50% Bursaries are limited, therefore this option requires a selection process. Please apply online by making a deposit payment £60, follow by sending your CV or Portfolio and a 200-word Motivational Statement to the Visiting School Office.

ACCOMMODATION

The AA recognises that the prospect of finding private-sector housing upon arrival in London can be daunting, and has therefore enlisted the services of the University of London Housing Services (ULHS). The ULHS offers advice to students regarding how to find accommodation, which areas to consider, pricing, contract checking, legal advice and more. They produce an annual Private Housing Guide and maintain an online database of available accommodation provided by registered landlords and letting agents for both groups and individuals. The ULHS also works with short-term accommodation providers and Private Student Halls of Residences.

Applicants can book an appointment for advice, you’ll just need to provide ULHS with a copy of your unconditional offer letter from the AA.

INSURANCE

All applicants are responsible for securing their own travel and health insurance, and should ensure that their policy provides coverage for personal belongings such as: laptop, equipment, tools, passport, etc. The AA takes no responsibility for lost or stolen property.

Note for EU*, EEA and Swiss Citizens:

The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Applicants should complete the Brexit checker and go through the guidance notes on healthcare for visitors to the UK from the EU.

Applicants who are in the UK for less than six months will require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which can be obtained from their home country. This card is not an alternative to travel insurance and it will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs, or lost or stolen property. It is therefore important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy.

Note for international students:

As you will be in the UK for less than six months are not covered for National Health Service (NHS) services and treatment, and must therefore obtain travel and health insurance from their own country.

VISAS

All participants traveling from abroad are responsible for securing any required visas and the associated costs. Participants are advised to contact their home embassy early.

Student visas are not required for courses shorter than six months. How you apply for a Standard Visitor Visa depends on your country of origin. Applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should review the details and eligibility criteria for the Standard Visitor Visa, can be found on the gov.uk website.

Participants can apply for a visa up to three months before traveling to the UK. If a visa is required, a confirmation letter will be issued by the Visiting School office confirming enrolment in the program once full fees have been paid.

Note for nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or the United Arab Emirates: You can apply for an Electronic Visa Waiver.