BSc Urban Planning (Urbanistik) at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

The Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning is a project-based programme combining social sciences, planning policy and the architectural design of the built environment, with an international orientation. The degree is recognised by the German Federal Chamber of Architects for entry to the register after the required professional practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism  |  Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester only  |  Location: Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Core areas are town planning and socio-scientific urban research; theory, history and politics of the city and planning; urban design, housing and urban conservation; and economics and technical infrastructure of spatial planning. Sixth semester is spent abroad at a partner university or with a practice partner, and a 10-week practical placement in Germany is required before the final thesis. All coursework is in German.

Career pathways

Graduates work as town planners in municipal, regional and national authorities, private planning offices, companies, social organisations, policy consultancies and research institutes, or continue to the Master's in Urban Studies.

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