Your future begins in Siegen
The Bachelor's degree course in Architecture at the University of Siegen equips students with a repertoire of contextual knowledge that will enable them to meet the demands of structural complexity. By integrating concrete design and construction tasks into the course of study (developed in consultation and cooperation with potential regional and supra-regional partners), pragmatic work is encouraged, whereby approaches to solutions, in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations, are to be discussed and questioned, as well as the realization that concrete architecture is far more than a purely functional assignment. In terms of implementation, this means practice-oriented, research-based planning in the context of an appropriate aesthetic consideration of the design task as an inherent planning factor.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree can already take on planning activities in architecture and engineering offices, as well as in public and private institutions. The demand is demonstrated by a number of job advertisements that are looking for this group of people with the appropriate qualifications. The areas of responsibility are very diverse, from supporting the planning processes in representation, construction measurement and drawing, implementation planning to co-supervision in construction management and billing. After a few years in practice, some find their way back to university to gain further qualifications.
Course content and focus
What you can expect from studying architecture
Study section I
1st - 3rd semester
Compulsory modules: Cultural Studies and Theory, Fundamentals of Design, Design, Model Making, Design CAD, Multimedia Systems, Building Construction, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, Building Physics, Building Theory, Interior Design and Urban Planning
Study section II
4th - 6th semester
Compulsory modules: Building construction, load-bearing construction, building physics, building technology, building theory, urban planning, project work, construction and technology, web design and excursions, building economics and building/planning law
Study section III
1st - 6th semester
Compulsory elective modules from the subject areas of design, drafting, cultural studies and theory, building economics and law, construction and technology
Bachelor's thesis
Proof of a 4-week construction site internship must be submitted. The focus of the basic internship is in the construction industry.
There is a aptitude assessment procedure. Successful participation in the procedure is a mandatory admission requirement. You can find information on this at https://www.architektur.uni-siegen.de.
If you do not have an Abitur but do have a Fachhochschulreife, please find out more here.
If you do not have an Abitur but are already in the middle of your career, please find out more here.
Good reasons for studying architecture at the University of Siegen
- familiar atmosphere, close cooperation between teachers and students
- Creative working environment for workshops and design studios, promotion of cooperative work
- International exchange via projects abroad and/or promotion of stays abroad
- close links with regional architecture and planning practice
- an established structure of a 6-semester Bachelor's degree course with a subsequent 4-semester Master's degree course
