Architecture (in German)
Architecture (in German)
Good architecture inspires. Even better architecture brings about change.
We face major challenges: climate change, resource scarcity and the question of how we want to live in the future. Buildings and cities play a central role in this.
On the Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at THI, you will learn to design spaces, buildings and places that do more than just look good. You’ll develop creative designs, work with innovative materials and explore sustainable solutions for the built environment.
Right from the start, you’ll combine design and construction with a sense of responsibility towards people, society and the environment. In project-based studios, you’ll develop your own ideas, work as part of a team and learn how a vision becomes a built reality.
Because the future needs more than just beautiful buildings. It needs better ones.
Job perspectives
Upon successful completion (8 semesters) of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Architecture, followed by at least two years’ professional experience (Art. 4(2) BauKaG), graduates may be registered with all German regional chambers of architects with unrestricted authorisation to submit building plans. In addition, graduates are authorised to use the protected professional title ‘architect’.
Architects act on behalf of their clients in an advisory capacity, carrying out planning, structural design and design work, as well as supervising and managing the implementation of plans in a fiduciary capacity.
- Architecture and planning practices
- Urban and regional planning
- Public service and administration, such as building and planning authorities, urban planning departments, building departments and inspectorates
- Construction industry & contracting firms
- Property sector & project development and building cooperatives
- Sustainability consultancy in the construction sector
- Project development & site management
- Heritage conservation
- Research & teaching
- Self-employment & creative fields
Curriculum Architecture (in German)
1st Semester
Darstellen 1 - DG & Freihandzeichnen
Entwerfen 1 - Grundlagen
Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und der Stadt 1
Nachhaltigkeit und Baumaterialien
Tragwerkplanung 1
Grundlagen Baukonstruktion 1
Darstellen 2 - CAX
Entwerfen 2 - Konstruieren
Bauphysik
Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und der Stadt 2
Tragwerksplanung 2
Grundlagen Baukonstruktion 2
Darstellen 3 - Visuelle Kommunikation
Entwerfen 3 - Gebäudetypologie / Konstruktiver Entwurf
Architekturtheorie / -soziologie (Handlungsfelder der Nachhaltigkeit)
Baustoffkunde
Vertiefung Baukonstruktion 1
Entwerfen 4 - Gebäudelehre / technische Integration
Vertiefung Baukonstruktion 2
Nachhaltige Gebäudetechnik und Energietechnik
Planungs- und Baurecht 1
Darstellen 4 - BIM u Tools
Praxissemester 18 Wochen
Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
Entwerfen 5 - Transformation / Bauen im Bestand
Städtebau 1
Nachhaltige Planung und Baumanagement
Vermessungskunde & Denkmalpflege
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Entwerfen 6 - Kontext / Partizipation
Städtebau 2
Immobilien-Life-Cycle / Lebenszykluskosten
Soziologie / Transformationsprozesse
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Gebäudezertifizierung & Planungs- und Baurecht 2
Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung BA
Bachelorarbeit
Kolloquium
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In the Architecture (B. Eng., German-language) programme, it is possible to start your studies only in winter semester.
As the programme is not subject to admission restrictions, applications must be submitted exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. Registration with DOSV/hochschulstart is therefore not necessary.
Application deadlines
Would you like to study architecture? In addition to your university entrance qualification, you will also need to demonstrate your creative aptitude. To do this, you will go through a two-stage process:
- Online application: A digital application portfolio (maximum 10 pages) containing
- three independently produced, separate work samples and
- a declaration that the submitted work samples were created independently.
- We will review and evaluate your portfolio. If you pass, you will be admitted to the programme. There is no oral exam.
There is no pre-study internship.
The English-language Bachelor in Architecture, which merges into the German language programme shown here, has a yearly start in summer term and lasts 9 semesters.
What sets the architecture degree programme at THI apart from other architecture degree programmes?
The Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at THI combines creative design with sustainable building and social responsibility. Alongside design and construction, the programme focuses on topics such as climate justice, resource conservation, the regeneration of existing buildings and innovative materials. Students learn to approach architecture holistically and to develop sustainable solutions for the built environment.
What role does sustainability play in university studies?
Sustainability is not a side issue, but a central component of the degree programme. You will explore sustainable building materials, resource-efficient designs, the adaptation of existing buildings, and the impact of architecture on the environment and society.
Why should I study architecture at THI?
Because you will learn future-orientated architecture here - with strong practical relevance, innovative projects and international perspectives.
What are the requirements for studying architecture? Do I have to be creative?
You’ll need a university entrance qualification and must pass an aptitude test – creativity, curiosity and an interest in design are essential. During your degree, you’ll learn various analogue and digital methods for developing and presenting ideas. These include sketching, model-making and digital design tools.
What career prospects will I have after completing my degree?
Graduates can pursue careers in, amongst other things, architecture and planning firms, in the field of sustainable construction, in urban and regional planning, in project management or in public institutions. The Bachelor’s degree programme also lays the foundation for further Master’s degree programmes.
Is the architecture degree programme at THI practice-oriented?
Project work and design studios form an important part of the degree programme. You will work on real-world assignments and develop your own solutions to current architectural and societal challenges.
What is the difference to the traditional architecture degree programme?
Sustainability takes centre stage for us - combined with digital tools and modern topics such as social sustainability and green building.
Is there a connection to the English-language degree programme ‘Architecture’?
Starting in the 4th semester, German-speaking and international students enrolled in the primarily English-language Bachelor's programme in Architecture study together! In the higher semesters, modules are mainly taught in German, but some are also taught in English. English-language courses prepare students for a global working environment, while German-language content places greater emphasis on local industry relevance. This model increases the university's appeal to a diverse student body.
Why study architecture with a focus on sustainability?
The construction and property sector faces major challenges: climate change, resource scarcity and the transformation of existing buildings call for new approaches. A degree in architecture with a focus on sustainability equips students with the skills to design buildings and cities that are fit for the future, resource-efficient and socially responsible.
Can I choose my own areas of specialisation whilst I’m still studying?
Yes. From the 4th semester onwards, you can choose individual specialisations. At present, the specialisations on offer are Sociology and Sustainable Construction.
What is the study routine like?
The degree programme is structured around projects. You will work on many tasks in teams and regularly present your designs in so-called reviews or presentations. This enables you to develop not only specialist knowledge, but also communication and teamwork skills.
Who is a degree in architecture suitable for?
For anyone who thinks creatively, enjoys designing and is interested in the future of our cities, buildings and living spaces. This degree programme is particularly well suited to those who wish to combine design, technology, sustainability and social issues.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Contact for more information
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Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Daniela Bergmann
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Architecture (in German)
Good architecture inspires. Even better architecture brings about change.
We face major challenges: climate change, resource scarcity and the question of how we want to live in the future. Buildings and cities play a central role in this.
On the Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at THI, you will learn to design spaces, buildings and places that do more than just look good. You’ll develop creative designs, work with innovative materials and explore sustainable solutions for the built environment.
Right from the start, you’ll combine design and construction with a sense of responsibility towards people, society and the environment. In project-based studios, you’ll develop your own ideas, work as part of a team and learn how a vision becomes a built reality.
Because the future needs more than just beautiful buildings. It needs better ones.
Job perspectives
Upon successful completion (8 semesters) of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Architecture, followed by at least two years’ professional experience (Art. 4(2) BauKaG), graduates may be registered with all German regional chambers of architects with unrestricted authorisation to submit building plans. In addition, graduates are authorised to use the protected professional title ‘architect’.
Architects act on behalf of their clients in an advisory capacity, carrying out planning, structural design and design work, as well as supervising and managing the implementation of plans in a fiduciary capacity.
- Architecture and planning practices
- Urban and regional planning
- Public service and administration, such as building and planning authorities, urban planning departments, building departments and inspectorates
- Construction industry & contracting firms
- Property sector & project development and building cooperatives
- Sustainability consultancy in the construction sector
- Project development & site management
- Heritage conservation
- Research & teaching
- Self-employment & creative fields
Curriculum Architecture (in German)
1st Semester
Darstellen 1 - DG & Freihandzeichnen
Entwerfen 1 - Grundlagen
Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und der Stadt 1
Nachhaltigkeit und Baumaterialien
Tragwerkplanung 1
Grundlagen Baukonstruktion 1
Darstellen 2 - CAX
Entwerfen 2 - Konstruieren
Bauphysik
Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und der Stadt 2
Tragwerksplanung 2
Grundlagen Baukonstruktion 2
Darstellen 3 - Visuelle Kommunikation
Entwerfen 3 - Gebäudetypologie / Konstruktiver Entwurf
Architekturtheorie / -soziologie (Handlungsfelder der Nachhaltigkeit)
Baustoffkunde
Vertiefung Baukonstruktion 1
Entwerfen 4 - Gebäudelehre / technische Integration
Vertiefung Baukonstruktion 2
Nachhaltige Gebäudetechnik und Energietechnik
Planungs- und Baurecht 1
Darstellen 4 - BIM u Tools
Praxissemester 18 Wochen
Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
Entwerfen 5 - Transformation / Bauen im Bestand
Städtebau 1
Nachhaltige Planung und Baumanagement
Vermessungskunde & Denkmalpflege
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Entwerfen 6 - Kontext / Partizipation
Städtebau 2
Immobilien-Life-Cycle / Lebenszykluskosten
Soziologie / Transformationsprozesse
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Wahlfächer aus C, D, E oder F/G
Gebäudezertifizierung & Planungs- und Baurecht 2
Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung BA
Bachelorarbeit
Kolloquium
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester | |
| 6. Semester | |
| 7. Semester | |
| 8. Semester |
In the Architecture (B. Eng., German-language) programme, it is possible to start your studies only in winter semester.
As the programme is not subject to admission restrictions, applications must be submitted exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. Registration with DOSV/hochschulstart is therefore not necessary.
Application deadlines
Would you like to study architecture? In addition to your university entrance qualification, you will also need to demonstrate your creative aptitude. To do this, you will go through a two-stage process:
- Online application: A digital application portfolio (maximum 10 pages) containing
- three independently produced, separate work samples and
- a declaration that the submitted work samples were created independently.
- We will review and evaluate your portfolio. If you pass, you will be admitted to the programme. There is no oral exam.
There is no pre-study internship.
The English-language Bachelor in Architecture, which merges into the German language programme shown here, has a yearly start in summer term and lasts 9 semesters.
What sets the architecture degree programme at THI apart from other architecture degree programmes?
The Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at THI combines creative design with sustainable building and social responsibility. Alongside design and construction, the programme focuses on topics such as climate justice, resource conservation, the regeneration of existing buildings and innovative materials. Students learn to approach architecture holistically and to develop sustainable solutions for the built environment.
What role does sustainability play in university studies?
Sustainability is not a side issue, but a central component of the degree programme. You will explore sustainable building materials, resource-efficient designs, the adaptation of existing buildings, and the impact of architecture on the environment and society.
Why should I study architecture at THI?
Because you will learn future-orientated architecture here - with strong practical relevance, innovative projects and international perspectives.
What are the requirements for studying architecture? Do I have to be creative?
You’ll need a university entrance qualification and must pass an aptitude test – creativity, curiosity and an interest in design are essential. During your degree, you’ll learn various analogue and digital methods for developing and presenting ideas. These include sketching, model-making and digital design tools.
What career prospects will I have after completing my degree?
Graduates can pursue careers in, amongst other things, architecture and planning firms, in the field of sustainable construction, in urban and regional planning, in project management or in public institutions. The Bachelor’s degree programme also lays the foundation for further Master’s degree programmes.
Is the architecture degree programme at THI practice-oriented?
Project work and design studios form an important part of the degree programme. You will work on real-world assignments and develop your own solutions to current architectural and societal challenges.
What is the difference to the traditional architecture degree programme?
Sustainability takes centre stage for us - combined with digital tools and modern topics such as social sustainability and green building.
Is there a connection to the English-language degree programme ‘Architecture’?
Starting in the 4th semester, German-speaking and international students enrolled in the primarily English-language Bachelor's programme in Architecture study together! In the higher semesters, modules are mainly taught in German, but some are also taught in English. English-language courses prepare students for a global working environment, while German-language content places greater emphasis on local industry relevance. This model increases the university's appeal to a diverse student body.
Why study architecture with a focus on sustainability?
The construction and property sector faces major challenges: climate change, resource scarcity and the transformation of existing buildings call for new approaches. A degree in architecture with a focus on sustainability equips students with the skills to design buildings and cities that are fit for the future, resource-efficient and socially responsible.
Can I choose my own areas of specialisation whilst I’m still studying?
Yes. From the 4th semester onwards, you can choose individual specialisations. At present, the specialisations on offer are Sociology and Sustainable Construction.
What is the study routine like?
The degree programme is structured around projects. You will work on many tasks in teams and regularly present your designs in so-called reviews or presentations. This enables you to develop not only specialist knowledge, but also communication and teamwork skills.
Who is a degree in architecture suitable for?
For anyone who thinks creatively, enjoys designing and is interested in the future of our cities, buildings and living spaces. This degree programme is particularly well suited to those who wish to combine design, technology, sustainability and social issues.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Contact for more information
-
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Daniela Bergmann
Other programmes you may be interested in
-
User Experience Design
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
The Bachelor’s degree programme in User Experience Design combines computer science, design and psychology to provide a holistic understanding of digital products. The programme focuses on user-centred design, interaction design and the development of intuitive applications that combine functionality, aesthetics and user experience.
About the degree program -
Technical Design
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Technical Design combines creativity with real-world application. This bachelor's degree programme prepares students for creative careers in industry, where design, functionality and user experience come together. From automotive interiors and consumer products to precision-engineered components, students develop innovative solutions that stand out visually, ergonomically and technically. Hands-on projects, 3D modelling and prototyping, and plenty of room for creative exploration provide the ideal foundation for shaping the products of tomorrow, including within the region's strong automotive sector.
About the degree program -
Sustainable Civil Engineering (in German)
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
Sustainable civil engineering combines modern engineering sciences with sustainable thinking. Alongside the traditional fields of structural engineering, transport infrastructure and water management, digital planning methods, resource-efficient building materials and future-proof infrastructure projects also play a central role in the degree programme.
About the degree program -
Architecture (in English and German)
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
Studying Architecture in German: climate and resource-friendly construction, ecological materials and circular building, digital planning, sociology and ethics of building
About the degree program