Advanced Architecture: From Urban Design to Building Construction
An internationally oriented Master’s programme blending design and construction across urban, architectural, and material scales.
Best for:Best for architecture graduates with a strong portfolio and interest in interdisciplinary design, construction, and urban development, seeking a globally oriented Master’s programme with research and practical application opportunities.
Overview
This Master of Science programme at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences focuses on advanced architectural design and construction, integrating urban, building, and material contexts. Students engage in interdisciplinary projects, elective modules, and a thesis, developing expertise in execution planning, sustainability, and global design challenges. The curriculum combines theoretical lectures, practical workshops, and international collaborations, preparing graduates for careers in architecture, engineering, and urban development. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning, research integration, and multicultural perspectives, with a strong emphasis on translating abstract designs into tangible, context-sensitive constructions. It is tailored for architecture graduates seeking to specialize in an international, research-oriented environment.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced architectural designs and construction plans across urban, building, and material scales through interdisciplinary projects.
- Engage in lecture series, workshops, and elective modules focused on design, construction, and urban contexts.
- Collaborate with international partners and industry professionals on research and practical projects.
- Conduct independent research and apply design principles to real-world challenges in the fourth semester Master’s thesis.
- Participate in excursions, conferences, and e-learning modules to enhance interdisciplinary understanding.
- Integrate professional, technical, economic, ecological, and social aspects into design and construction processes.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in architecture (180 ECTS) with a minimum grade equivalent to 2.3 in the German grading system
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (IELTS Academic: 6 or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic and practical experience in architecture or related fields
- Ability to work in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with design software and tools commonly used in architectural practice
- Creativity and problem-solving skills in design and construction contexts
- Capacity to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent (180 ECTS)
- Minimum grade equivalent to 2.3 in the German grading system
- Proof of at least a four-month internship in an area relevant to architecture after the first degree
- No German language skills required for admission
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-10-15 (for foreign degrees) or 2025-03-01 (for German degrees)
Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio, letter of motivation, and proof of internship via the uni-assist portal. The portfolio must adhere to specific formatting guidelines, including dimensions, typography, and content structure. All documents must be submitted in English.
- CV
- Portfolio (8 pages total, DIN A3 landscape, max 10 MB, no cover page)
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of internship (minimum 4 months in architecture-related field)
- Official language certificate proving B2 English proficiency (IELTS Academic: 6 or equivalent)
- Transcripts and degree certificate
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