Master's Degree Programme in Architectural and Cultural Heritage (MAC) Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

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The programme leverages the rich cultural heritage of its location and surrounding regions.

Students receive instruction in design and technical aspects of preservation, drawing on examples from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area. Alongside these regional case studies, the curriculum offers a global perspective on the principles and practices of monument conservation.

Emphasising hands-on experience, the programme incorporates practical training and field excursions. Students are guided through the philosophical foundations and analytical approaches essential to understanding and preserving monumental heritage.

Applications for the winter semester are open from 15 March to 15 May.

Applications for the summer semester are open from 15 September to 15 December.

Currently 750 EUR per semester
Please look for updates on the website of the university.

• Research Methods and Practice
• Architectural Drawing and Surveying
• Inorganic Building Materials
• Organic Building Materials
• Garden and Landscape Planning
• Urban Planning
• Cultural Heritage
• Archaeology, Conservation, Curation, and Restoration
• Landscape, Urban Landscape, Urbanism
• Historical and Contemporary Issues
• Architectural Construction
• Computer Technology
• Tourism and Management
• Public Speaking and Communication
• General and Interdisciplinary Studies
• German I/II/ III
• Technical English I/II
• Master's Thesis
• Seminar

Research and Study Opportunities: Students can participate in short-term academic exchanges or visiting programmes that involve research and study projects in diverse international settings, such as Turkey, Vietnam, China, and other partner countries.

750 EUR

Currently 750 EUR per semester
Please look for updates on the website of the university.

Approximately 270 EUR semester contribution. (This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union of about 96 EUR, plus a public transport semester ticket. Please look for updates on the website of the university.)

Living expenses are approximately 934 EUR per month, including accommodation and general living costs.

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If you are under 30 years old, this includes approximately 150 EUR per month for mandatory health insurance (a special discounted rate for students). If you are over 30, the cost may be significantly higher—up to two or three times more—and largely depends on the type of insurance and provider you choose. Additionally, it is recommended to purchase voluntary personal liability insurance, which costs approximately 70 EUR to 120 EUR per year, depending on the provider.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a programme with a duration of three to five years. The degree should be in architecture or a related discipline, such as archaeology, art history, geography, civil engineering, history, urban planning and surveying, design, or interior design. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.

You can find all the information about the application process on our website: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html.

You will find all information about the application process via uni-assist as well as the required documents at the following link: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/.

The programme is conducted in English. Students must demonstrate sufficient B2-level language proficiency based on TOEFL/IELTS standards or an equivalent qualification. Knowledge of German is not required, but German will be offered as an elective course for interested students.

Applications for the winter semester are open from 15 March to 15 May.

Applications for the summer semester are open from 15 September to 15 December.

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In Germany, students holding a study visa are permitted to work a limited number of hours. Specific details are provided by the local Foreigners’ Office ("Ausländerbehörde"). Numerous part-time job opportunities are available, including positions in the blue-collar sector.

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing.html

Guidance and support are available through the "Co-Found IT!" initiative.

FOUND IT! Business Incubator – CO-FOUND IT!

Promotionszentrum Architektur- und Designforschung

www.hs-anhalt.de/forschen/promovieren/promotionszentren/architektur-und-designforschung.html