Architecture
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
You’ll be planning for our planet: In the bachelor’s program in architecture at the University of Siegen, you’ll learn how to combine modern design with sustainable planning and social responsibility.
The enrollment deadline for this program has been extended to October 12, 2026.
The deadline for participating in the mandatory aptitude assessment process is September 15, 2026 (postmark).
Your future begins in Siegen
The Bachelor’s program in Architecture at the University of Siegen equips students with the interdisciplinary knowledge needed to meet the challenges of architectural complexity. By integrating specific design and construction projects into the curriculum (developed in consultation and collaboration with potential regional and national partners), the program fosters a pragmatic approach to work, in which potential solutions—in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations— are subject to discussion and scrutiny, as is the realization that concrete architecture is far more than a purely functional assignment. In practice, this translates to a hands-on, research-based planning approach within the context of an appropriate aesthetic consideration of the design task as an integral part of the planning process.
Admission Procedure
The program has no admission requirements, but an aptitude assessment is required; see the schedule
The deadline for the binding aptitude assessment is September 15, 2026.
Enrollment Deadline
The enrollment deadline is October 12, 2026.
Everything at a Glance
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Start of Studies
Winter Semester -
Standard duration of study
6 semesters (full-time) -
Admission is restricted
No, but an aptitude assessment and an internship are required -
Language of instruction
German
What to Expect
Whenever you hire an architect today, you expect both technical and artistic expertise. It is therefore not a question of whether architecture is a more technical or a more artistic field; the essence of the discipline lies precisely in the fact that, like few other professions, it combines both dimensions.
Studying Architecture
In the Department of Architecture, the various aspects of the architectural profession are represented by five subject groups / thematic areas, to which all of our course offerings in the bachelor’s program are assigned:
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Design
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Design
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Cultural Studies and Theory
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Construction Economics and Law
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Construction and Technology
If your talents are relatively evenly distributed between the natural sciences and technical fields on the one hand and the creative and artistic fields on the other, and if you have an interest in both theoretical-scientific and practical-creative areas, you have a strong foundation for studying architecture.
Subject Areas in Architecture Studies
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Design
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Design
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Cultural Studies and Theory
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Construction Economics and Law
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Construction and Technology
Course Content and Program Structure
The Structure of Your Architecture Program
Phase I of the Program
1st–3rd Semester
Required modules: Cultural Studies and Theory, Fundamentals of Design, Design, Model Making, Design, CAD, Multimedia Systems, Building Construction, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, Building Physics, Building Science, Interior Design, and Urban Planning
4-week introductory internship ( usually before beginning the program)
Phase II of the Program
4th–6th semesters
Required modules: Building Construction, Building Physics, Building Services Engineering, Building Science, Urban Planning, Project Work, Design and Technology, Field Studies and Field Trips, Construction Economics, and Construction and Planning Law
Stage III of the Program
1st–6th semesters
Elective modules ( recommended starting in the 3rd semester, but available starting in the 1st semester) in the following subject areas: analog and digital design, design, cultural studies and theory, construction economics and law, construction and technology
Bachelor’s thesis
Guiding Principle and Career Prospects
Bachelor of Science
The guiding principle behind the design of the bachelor’s program is its focus on the “traditional” career goal of becoming an “architect.”
Accordingly, the program’s goal is to prepare students for the professional responsibilities of an “architect,” that is, to enable them to undertake the design, technical, economic, ecological, and social planning of buildings. The program aims to train creative, competent, and critically thinking professionals for these professional responsibilities. The substantive learning objectives focus on providing a generalist education in architecture.
Work on design projects is the primary method of instruction. A wide range of elective courses provides opportunities for the development of individual professional, technical, and communication skills.
Career Prospects
To acquire the protected professional titles of architect, registration in the “Architects’ Register” with the state bar associations for architects is required.
In accordance with the requirements of the EU Council’s Architects Directive of June 11, 1985, and the requirements of the Federal Chambers of Architects regarding the professional profile, the standard duration of study must currently be at least 8 semesters. Consequently, following the 6-semester bachelor’s program, a consecutive master’s program leading to a degree is required in order to apply for registration on the Architects’ Register. The registration requirements are governed by the architectural chamber laws of the individual federal states.
Master's Programs in the Department of Architecture
To qualify for the protected professional titles of “architect,” students must complete a consecutive master’s program leading to a degree following the 6-semester bachelor’s program.
The Schedule for the Start of Your Studies
Determination of Suitability
Due by September 15, 2026
See below for more information
Introductory Lab Course
Completion of the 4-week
basic internship
Registration
Registration by October 12, 2026, upon
positive notification from Step 1
Start of Studies
The academic year begins in early October
with the ESE (Welcome Week)
Aptitude Assessment Process
In the aptitude assessment process, prospective students must demonstrate that they possess the artistic and creative aptitude required for the program.
The deadline for participating in the aptitude assessment process for the 2026–2027 winter semester is September 15, 2026 (postmark).
Applications for the aptitude assessment process must be submitted in writing. The following supporting documents must be included with the application:
- A tabular resume, including, if applicable, details of artistic, craft-related, or similar experience or training
- Proof of meeting the admission requirements
- A one-page essay on DIN A3 paper on the topic “it could have been anything” ( assignment)
If you have any questions about the assignment, please contact architects Laura Lampe or Katrin Tacke. - Statement of purpose (Why do you want to study architecture?)—maximum 1 A4 page
- Affidavit stating that the work was completed independently without outside assistance (see Appendix, page 2 of the assignment)
The documents must be sent to the following address:
University of Siegen
School II
Department of Architecture
Heike Müller
Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11
57068 Siegen
sekretariat@architektur.uni-siegen.de
You will receive a response shortly after we receive your documents.
If you successfully complete the aptitude assessment process, you can enroll and then complete thefour-week introductory internship before the start of the academic year (October 1).
Registration
To enroll in a bachelor’s degree program at the University of Siegen, applicants must meet the general admission requirements (Abitur, vocational Abitur—see below). In addition, an aptitude assessment process is conducted to verify that applicants have specific program-related prior education, artistic aptitude, or other relevant qualifications.
The assignment is usually available no later than May of the respective year.
The following are therefore required:
- General admission requirements (Abitur, Fachabitur—see below)
- Successful completion of the aptitude assessment process
- The four-week introductory internship must then be completed by the start of the semester on October 1.
For information on the general application process, please refer to the information provided by the Central Student Advising Office.
This section also contains all necessary information regarding dates and deadlines that must be observed. If you have any further questions regarding enrollment, please contact the Student Services Office directly at the following address:
Student Services Center (SSC), Building F-S, Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen, on the 1st floor.
The underlying formal requirements of the process can be found in the “Regulations for the Assessment of Suitability for the Bachelor’s Program in Architecture at the University of Siegen.”
Application for Prospective Students with a Technical College Entrance Qualification
At the University of Siegen, it is possible to apply for a university bachelor’s degree program even with a Fachhochschulreife. Participation in the aforementioned aptitude assessment procedure is also mandatory in this case. Applicants who are eligible for this admission option to a university Bachelor’s program must submit their application to the Office of the Registrar.
Two requirements must be met:
- Proof of general education
Applicants with a grade point average lower than 2.7 on their Fachhochschulreife certificate must take exams in German, mathematics, and English, provided that these subjects were not completed with a grade of at least 2.0 on the Fachhochschulreife certificate. Further information on studying without a high school diploma. - Proof of academic aptitude
This is demonstrated during a personal interview.
Interviews for the start of the winter semester 26/27 will take place on August 11 starting at 2:00 p.m.; invitations will be sent via email.
International Applicants
The Bachelor’s program in Architecture is a German-language program. Proof of German language proficiency must be provided.
If you have earned your high school diploma (Abitur) in Germany (“domestic students”) or are an EU citizen, please also apply via the application portal.
Participation in the above-mentioned aptitude assessment is also mandatory in this case; therefore, international applicants should send their complete application materials, including the required assignment, to STARTING.
Further information on the admission process, the recognition of academic credentials, and German language proficiency can also be obtained throughSTARTING.
Students on the Architecture Program
Creative thinking, hands-on projects, and an inspiring learning environment!
How can architecture be made more sustainable? How are buildings created that are both functional and aesthetically appealing? And what role does architecture play in the context of urban transformation? In the Architecture program at the University of Siegen, you’ll delve deeply into these exciting questions. From innovative design and sustainable construction methods to the latest digital planning techniques—here, theory comes to life and is taught with a strong practical focus.
Architecture, 2nd Semester, Bachelor's Program
Good Reasons to Study at the University of Siegen
- A family-like atmosphere, a close-knit community of faculty and students
- A creative work environment for workshops and design studios, fostering collaborative work
- International exchange through projects abroad and/or support for study abroad programs
- Close ties to the regional architecture and planning profession
- An established structure consisting of a 6-semester bachelor’s program followed by a 4-semester master’s program
