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- Master's degree
- Start of studies
- Summer and winter semesters
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DURATION
- 4 semesters
- Admission mode
- Special conditions
- Study location
- Giessen
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Creativity meets technical precision and social commitment: In this Master's program in Architecture, you will focus on complex design and planning processes. The program emphasizes sustainable building, urban planning, innovative construction methods, and interdisciplinary projects. What makes this program unique is the integration of current urban construction projects into the curriculum. You will work on concrete, real-world challenges in collaboration with municipalities, government agencies, associations, or private clients.
Develop your analytical and design skills and learn to manage projects independently. Modern studios, laboratories, and a model-making workshop are available for your project work. You will benefit from intensive and individualized support from our professors. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to gain new inspiration through national and international excursions.
Studies
Study content
Each semester, students work on a complex design project, choosing from three different projects led by various professors. These projects cover the areas of urban planning, building construction, and existing building design.
The Department provides laboratories, a model-making workshop, and student studios. Here, students find the necessary equipment to work on their projects using modern technology. Teaching is characterized by intensive and individualized support from the professors.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in excursions both domestically and internationally. The curriculum's focus provides graduates with excellent prospects for contributing to construction projects in leading positions regionally, nationally, and globally, and applying the experience gained during their studies.
Study program
The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly workload of the course or the credit points you will receive for successful completion. A total of 120 credit points must be earned.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
|
Project 1: Urban Planning and Building Construction Design M1 (Urban Planning + Building Construction) facades History and Theory M Visualization M |
6 2 2 2 |
10 3 3 2 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 20 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
|
Project 2: Building in existing structures and building construction Design M2 (existing stock) Monument preservation M Construction existing / building construction |
6 2 4 |
10 3 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 20 | 30 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
|
Project 3: Integrated Planning Design M3 (Integrated Planning) Sustainable building TGA (Master) |
6 4 2 |
10 6 2 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| Elective module | 4 | 6 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | 20 | 30 |
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis: Submission | - | 25 |
| Master's thesis: Presentation and colloquium | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | - | 30 |
Elective
| ELECTIVE MODULES | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| 5D Lab – Integration, Coordination and Optimization | 4 | 6 |
| Defensive and technical fire protection | 4 | 6 |
| Applied Building Physics | 4 | 6 |
| Tendering, awarding, invoicing Master | 4 | 6 |
| Construction project | 4 | 6 |
| Technical/economic studies in construction process management | 4 | 6 |
| Digitalization in the construction industry: Practical solutions | 4 | 6 |
| Construction cost controlling | 4 | 6 |
| Practical operational module | - | 12 |
| BIM 3D – Object-oriented modeling | 4 | 6 |
| BIM 4D/5D – Cost planning, scheduling and tendering | 4 | 6 |
| BIM 4D/5D – Model-based cost calculation, scheduling and construction organization | 4 | 6 |
| BIM Coordination and Digital Project Management | 4 | 6 |
| BIM 6D – Model-based life cycle analysis | 4 | 6 |
| Fire protection in existing buildings | 4 | 6 |
| Architecture as the art of building and a field of research | 4 | 6 |
| The sustainable city | 4 | 6 |
| The urban city | 4 | 6 |
| European Architecture and Civil Engineering | 4 | 6 |
| Excursion and Analysis Master | 4 | 6 |
| International Consulting | 4 | 6 |
| Concept and image master | 4 | 6 |
| Art in an architectural context | 4 | 6 |
| Lean Construction | 4 | 6 |
| Parametric modeling in civil and life sciences | 4 | 6 |
| Planning-related fire protection | 4 | 6 |
| Project management and project organization | 4 | 6 |
| Project Approval Planning | 4 | 6 |
| Integrated Planning Project | 4 | 6 |
| Expert services | 4 | 6 |
| Special areas of architecture M | 4 | 6 |
| Special areas of building services engineering | 4 | 6 |
| Special areas of visualization (Master's) | 4 | 6 |
| Urban Architecture (Master's) | 4 | 6 |
| Urban and neighborhood planning for architects | 4 | 6 |
| Impromptu design | 4 | 6 |
| Public procurement and construction contract law | 4 | 6 |
| Preventive structural fire protection | 4 | 6 |
| 1 WP General University Offer | 4 | 6 |
| 1 module from FB MuK | 4 | 6 |
| 1 WP JLU/Uni Marburg (e.g. urban planning, landscape planning, sociology, art department) | 4 | 6 |
The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.
Career prospects
Perspectives
With a Master's degree in Architecture, you can launch your career in architecture and planning offices, the construction and real estate industry, or the public sector. Here, you can expect leadership roles in project planning, urban development, and construction management. Positions in research or urban development also offer interesting career opportunities.
Application and enrolment
Application
- degree
- Master (M.Eng.)
- Standard period of study
- 4 semesters
- Accreditation
- ASIIN Düsseldorf
- Study options
- Full-time studies
- Main language of instruction
- German
- Study location
- Giessen
- Cost
- Semester fee
- recognition
- The Master's degree in Architecture entitles graduates, after two years of professional experience, to be registered in the architects' lists of the chambers of architects and to use the professional title "Architect".
- Requirements
- Admission to the Master's program requires a completed Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Architecture with a final grade 2.5 or better. Applicants with a final grade of 1.9 or better will be admitted directly. Applicants with a final grade lower than 1.9 but at least 2.5 must submit a portfolio (see § 4 of the 2018 Master's Examination Regulations for Architecture).
For further questions regarding admission requirements or the application process, please contact the program coordinator. - Start of studies
- Winter and summer semesters
- Application period
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June 1 to September 1 (winter semester)
December 1 to March 1 (summer semester) - Application period for international students
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Applications are accepted via uni-assist from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) and from October 1st to January 15th (summer semester)
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. - Application
