Master's Programme in Architecture Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design

Through a collaborative agreement with Jianzhu University in Shenyang, students have the option of acquiring a Master's degree from both universities simultaneously.

Courses are held in English and German. Participants can choose to write their Master's thesis in either language.

The programme can also be studied completely in English.

Studying in the Master's degree programme in Architecture at Hochschule Wismar University of Applied Sciences means working in small groups, being supported individually, being able to draw on an outstanding array of technical equipment, and, above all, being intensively involved in design.

In times in which the architect's occupational profile and sphere of action are in flux, the most important thing is to acquire decision-making skills and the ability to act responsible through study. It is crucial to integrate innovative knowledge and research in the fields of green building, ecology, economy, socio-cultural developments, technology, and digitalisation into the architectural design process.

The programme is organised around projects, and it is modular. It offers interdisciplinary teaching. Design projects dominate the course from the first semester to the last. For each of the first three semesters, a design project is the main focus that integrates various specialisations. Topics are as broad as the architect's tasks.

Students can choose from a variety of elective modules to broaden and deepen their knowledge.

Semester duration:

Winter semester: 1 September to 28 February
Summer semester: 1 March to 31 August

15 January for the following summer semester, 15 July for the following winter semester

The programme consists of four semesters of study with 30 credits in each semester. During the first three semesters of the degree, students attend design projects and take part in elective courses, small projects, and excursions. Students have to attend to three large integrated design projects in total, 10 elective courses with three credit points each, and six small projects. You will write your Master's thesis during the final semester.
Each student has to create her/his own timetable. Students do this by choosing the courses in which they are interested. They select these courses at the beginning of each semester. The main specialisation fields are Architectural Design Research, Green Architecture, and Architecture in Context. Many students benefit from the opportunity to study architecture alongside students from Architectural Lighting Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Communication Design, and the chance to take part in some of these classes in a related field.
In the first week of the semester, the professors and staff present the design projects and the elective courses they offer. Then the students choose their courses based on their focus and interests and create their own timetable. We offer new projects and elective courses each semester. You will have to choose a mentor from among the professors. This mentor will support you in your decision-making process with regard to the design projects and elective courses.

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No tuition fees

147.50 EUR for enrolment

122.50 EUR for re-registration

992 EUR; 270 to 550 EUR per month for accommodation in a dormitory

Admission to the Master's degree course of study in Architecture is based on a selection procedure. The prerequisite for admission to the selection procedure is a Bachelor's degree in the field of architecture with an overall grade equivalent to the German "2.3" or better from a national or international university. The examinations committee makes decisions on exceptions with regard to related degree courses.
The selection procedure consists of a written application, in which students should explain their motivation for study and their study goals.

The complete application has to include the following documents:

• Application for a place in the programme has to be made online:
  My university portal.
• Photo (passport size)
• Certified copy of original Bachelor's degree certificate in the field of architecture, including a transcript of records of all semesters together with its certified translation into English or German
• Certified copy of original high school diploma, including the transcript of records together with its certified translation
• Proof of English knowledge (details below)
• Proof of German knowledge, if available
• Motivation letter
• CV and a portfolio

English:
IELTS 6.0, or
TOEFL 550, or
TOEFL iBT 80, or
Duolingo 105

Language courses are also available at the university.

15 January for the following summer semester, 15 July for the following winter semester

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The higher the level of German, the easier it becomes to find a student job.

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is at least 270 EUR: Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar.

Robert-Schmidt-Institute at Wismar University offers workshops on working possibilities for international students in Germany.

• Introduction to the institution and its services
• Cultural orientation, which helps students adjust to life in the new country
• Language exchange programmes for practising conversational skills
• Academic support services, such as tutoring or mentoring programmes