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BSc Architecture at HafenCity University Hamburg

HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

The BSc Architecture at HafenCity University Hamburg is built around design projects, taught individually, in groups and across disciplines, with a focus on sustainable planning, digitalisation and the future of building. It gives a solid foundation for a professional qualification in architecture. Registration as an architect and use of the title Architekt:in is only possible after the Master's degree and about two years of professional practice.

Faculty: Architecture  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years, 180 ECTS credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Year 1 introduces architectural thinking and design; year 2 covers a practice-oriented design project involving neighbouring disciplines; year 3 offers elective modules, a chosen project linking building and city, and the Bachelor's thesis. Interdisciplinary FaSt modules run alongside.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for work in architecture and planning offices in construction and project management, site supervision and public building administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or subject-specific entrance qualification) is required, plus proof of participation in the HCU online self-assessment (Studienorientierung) for the chosen programme. Applications for the first semester are possible for the winter semester only (1 June to 15 July; international applicants must also apply via uni-assist from 1 March). The programme is admission-restricted (selection by grade converted to points, with extra points for a completed technical vocational training). An 8-week building-site internship is compulsory (12 weeks for earlier cohorts) and should preferably be completed before starting.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years, 180 ECTS credits)

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