Bachelor Duales Studium Architektur*
*Translated: Architecture. Only available in German.
After graduating you will be an artist, technician and visionary at the same time. Does that sound like you? Then start your dual degree in architecture: With the dual study programme at IU.
Your dual study programme Architektur (B.A.)
Accreditation of the dual Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture at IU International University (IU) from October 2024 has been closely coordinated with the Federal Chamber of Architects. It is therefore eligible for admission to the Chamber and can be the first step in your career as an architect. The programme provides you with the following knowledge:
Conceptual design and representation / design theory
Particularly practice-oriented basic training
Promotion of spatial thinking skills and a feeling for aesthetics
Skills to coordinate and supervise building projects
Overview of the professional challenges in architecture
Theoretical foundations and social and cultural aspects in architecture
Specialisation areas in sustainable building and design
Your study model: Dual study programme
You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.
Our 180 ECTS degree programme is not sufficient to obtain the professional title of "architect". You can find out more about the requirements below under "The path to becoming an architect".
Your personal contact
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Your benefits
Interlocking theory and practice
Teaching at the highest level
No Numerus Clausus
FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE
Study Model and Duration
Theory: Classes on campus
Practice: 24 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice
Your degree programme takes 8 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.
STUDY LOCATIONS
Berlin, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart
START OF STUDIES
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.
Start date:
October 1
Specialisations
Architecture of the city (with modules such as "Post-growth city" and "Permanence and urban artefacts")
Building Construction (with modules such as "Tectonics in Timber Construction" and "Sustainable Building")
Representation and Design (with modules such as "Digital Design Tools" and "Experimental Design")
DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Degree: B.A.
System Accredited. IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.
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What awaits you in the dual study programme Architektur
The goal of the eight-semester dual bachelor's degree program in architecture is to impart valuable and practical knowledge and skills in the areas of:
General basics as well as design and project work (esp. residential construction, public buildings, industrial construction, urban development).
Representation and design (basics, model construction, computer-aided design)
Cost and time planning, building law as well as construction and technology (timber construction and sustainable building)
Urban and landscape planning
Possible compulsory elective areas such as "Architecture of the City", "Building Construction" or "Representation and Design" to deepen knowledge
Dein Wahlpflichtbereich - Dein Ding
Im siebten Semester hast Du die Möglichkeit, einen Wahlpflichtbereich zu wählen, in dem Du Dein Wissen vertiefen kannst:
Architektur der Stadt
Baukonstruktion
Darstellen und Gestalten
The path to becoming an architect
The Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture from October 2024 is eligible for the Chamber of Architects, but is not sufficient to be able to call yourself an architect immediately afterwards.
In order to be able to use the professional title "architect" in Germany, you must be registered with an architectural association. To do this, you need the following qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in architecture
A Master's degree in architecture
At least two years of practical work experience
Further education, if applicable
Are you looking for more information on registration with the Chamber of Architects?
Find out more hereYou have questions on Dual Studies? Get to know us!
This is what your dual studies programme Architektur offers you
In the video you will learn how the dual studies program works with us. At IU you benefit from clear advantages:
You learn in small study groups and receive individual support.
You will enjoy a personal atmosphere at all study locations.
You will learn the theory in practical teaching formats.
Your lecturers come from the business world.
At the end of your studies, you will have a state-recognized bachelor's degree and plenty of professional experience.
Dual study programme Architektur: Your career prospects
After your dual degree programme in Architektur, exciting career opportunities await you. You can work in the industry - for example, as an employee in an architectural firm or the public sector.
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Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Frequently asked questions about the bachelor Architektur
We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student counselling office will be happy to help you.
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