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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • German
    Language
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Architecture is a German-taught Master of Science at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), on the main campus in Cottbus. It takes 4 semesters full-time, with a double degree option, and you can start in winter or summer. Architects plan buildings with technical, environmental and social care and help shape architectural culture, with responsibility to society, clients and the environment. You learn to develop concepts by hand and on the computer, turn designs into built and spatial form, work on complex construction projects and coordinate the many disciplines involved. Graduates lead architecture firms or work in construction management for builders, housing associations and corporate building departments. Requirements include a Bachelor's in architecture or a comparable field with a grade of 2.0 or better, a portfolio of up to 25 A3 pages with your studio work and Bachelor thesis, and a successful aptitude interview, held in German.

Fields of study

Architecture(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Architecture at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Admissions Requirements

  • Candidates applying for the Master program must be holder of a Bachelor degree in Architecture or a comparable course of studies, evaluated at least with the passing grade “good” (2,0). Applicants need to submit a copy of their Bachelor certificate.
  • Parallel, the academic performance of applicants will be reviewed via portfolio, presenting an individual selection of major studio results, design projects and the Bachelor thesis. The scope of supply shall not extend 25 pages (A3 size, landscape format) and can be submitted either as hard copy version or digitally (pdf format, max. 5 MB).

Suitability test

  • The aptitude test involves an interview between you and an examination board consisting of lecturers and students. After a preliminary review of your application documents, you will receive an invitation to this interview, which can be conducted in person or online, and the date of the interview will be announced.
  • The purpose of this interview is to determine your suitability for the master's program in architecture at the BTU. The scale for determining suitability is the EU's Professional Recognition Directive in its current version (2013/55/EU) as well as the quality of achievements in design and, if applicable, other qualifications. The interview lasts at least 15 minutes. The language is German.
  • The result of the aptitude test will be communicated in writing after completion of the examination procedure.
  • Further details can be found in the statutes on the conduct of the aptitude test for admission to the consecutive Master's program in architecture (note: link to the official gazette will follow after publication).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Architecture

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Low

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Semester fee

373,80 €

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