Architecture
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
8 semesters (incl. practical semester), 240 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 1)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate; aptitude test
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from 02.05. – 15.06.
Profile of the degree program
On the Bachelor’s degree course in Architecture, you will develop skills in design, drafting and construction. You will learn to master complex planning requirements and work in a team. With a strong scientific foundation and knowledge of the history of architecture, you will deal with people’s living needs. The focus is on the aesthetic design as well as the functional, technical and economic planning of buildings. The eight-semester course concludes with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and qualifies you directly for a career as an architect in Germany and the EU.
Study architecture: Designing innovation – building sustainably”
What we value
Strong practical orientation
The course is very practice-oriented. You apply your knowledge early on in projects in which you work together with other degree programs. Partners from the field are often also involved.
In this way, you not only strengthen your social and cultural skills, but also make your first contacts for professional life. Another major benefit of the course is the individual support you receive. Coburg University of applied sciences and arts therefore offers ideal conditions for a versatile and successful education.
Versatile study specializations
The main areas of study in Coburg are:
- New and existing buildings
- Renovation and preservation of old buildings
- Energy-efficient and ecological construction
- Barrier-free, intergenerational construction
- Interdisciplinarity and personal development
Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts promotes international exchange with its partner universities in the Architecture degree program. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Course content and schedule
1st to 4th semester: Basics
- Draft and design, presentation
- Building construction, structural engineering and materials
- Urban development
- Energy-efficient construction and construction in existing buildings
- 3 Brief drafts on design, layout and construction
- Architectural history
- Supplementary elective modules on theoretical content, practical knowledge and personal development
- 9-week basic work placement (can also be completed before the start of the course)
5th to 8th semester: Practical semester and specialization
5th semester
- Practical semester of 20 weeks – also possible abroad
6th to 8th semester specialization:
- Selectable design projects with individual project specialization
- Interdisciplinary project work
- Structural design with structural analysis
- Additional specializations in building technology and construction in existing buildings
- Organization and law
- Supplementary elective modules on theoretical content, practical knowledge and personal development
- Bachelor’s thesis as a project with accompanying seminars
Practice during studies
Basic internship
A 9-week basic internship in a construction company in the construction industry must be completed by the beginning of the fifth semester. It can be completed in sections of at least four weeks and must take place during the semester break. You can find more information in our information sheet on the basic internship. If you have any questions about the type of basic internship, please contact Prof. Dietmar Kirsch.
Practical semester
The practical semester is usually in the fifth semester. It is systematically supervised and covers a continuous period of 20 weeks. Students complete 18 weeks in the internship, two weeks take place as a practical seminar at the university. You will get to know the typical professional activities of architects. The practical semester can also be completed abroad. The university has good contacts in the field and the International Office will help you find a suitable internship.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.
Registration and aptitude test
Admission requirements
Prospective students with a general higher education entrance qualification, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences and – under certain conditions – prospective students without an Abitur can apply. The degree program is not admission-restricted, i.e. there is no numerus clausus (NC). Instead, an aptitude test must be taken.
Suitability test
The aptitude test offers applicants the opportunity to compare their own abilities with the requirements of the course.
In addition to general skills such as high motivation, commitment and willingness to perform, you will need a basic technical understanding and spatial awareness. During the aptitude test, we are particularly interested in your design and creative skills. An interview is also part of the aptitude test.
Dates
The next aptitude tests are expected to take place in July 2025. The dates will be determined around the beginning of 2025.
Job & Career
The architecture course at Coburg University of Applied Sciences enables you to think and act creatively and conceptually. This opens up a wide range of exciting fields of activity. The eight-semester Bachelor’s degree course and subsequent two years of professional practice are the prerequisites for entry in the Bavarian list of architects. This entry entitles you to use the professional title of “architect”. The fields of work range from freelance work with your own office to working in the public building sector. Possible employers are
- Architecture, planning and design offices
- Authorities, e.g. building authorities and monument authorities
- Companies in the building trade and construction industry
- Facility service providers, construction and energy consulting, etc.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their Bachelor’s degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications with a Master’s degree. Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers the Master’s degree course in Design and – in cooperation with the University of Bamberg – the two Master’s degree courses in Heritage Conservation and Digital Heritage Technologies.
You can also find an overview of which Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
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Knowledge from practice and transfer
Contacts with practitioners, participation in competitions and international exchange are key to studying architecture at Coburg University of Applied Sciences. Events such as the Coburg Residential Construction Day and the Timber Construction Day bring students together with practitioners.
The student-organized “Tuesday series” brings renowned international architects to the university as well as trendy newcomers from the fields of design, photography, film and art. At the Campus.Design Open, students present their designs to a broad public.
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Curriculum and examination regulations
The study plan provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the degree program will be answered by the student advisors Prof. Anja Ohliger and Prof. Mario Tvrtković.
Student ambassador
I am Theresa Weis and a student ambassador for the Architecture degree program. As I study at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, I can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the degree program is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an email: theresa.weis@stud.hs-coburg.de
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