Your future begins in Siegen
The Bachelor's degree course in Architecture at the University of Siegen equips you with the necessary knowledge to master even complex construction requirements. Specific design and construction tasks during the course (in cooperation with regional and national partners) promote pragmatic and practical work. You will learn to apply, discuss and question current guidelines and regulations.
With us, architecture is the future: the course places a strong focus on transformation and sustainability. The digitalization of rural areas, inventory-oriented and circular construction and building with renewable raw materials are key topics that will equip you to help shape the future of construction in a meaningful way.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No, aptitude test and internship required -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree can already take on planning activities in architectural and engineering offices, in public and private institutions. 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.
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 to the secretary's office of the Department of Architecture (PB-A 024) before the start of studies (no later than October 1). The focus of the basic internship is on 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 a high school diploma, but have a technical college entrance qualification, or are already in the middle of your professional life, please find out more here.
Good reasons for studying architecture at the University of Siegen
- Close collaboration between teachers and students, promotion of cooperative work
- Creative working environment for workshops and design studios
- International exchange via projects abroad and promotion of stays abroad
- close links with regional architecture and planning practice
- very good career opportunities thanks to contacts in the business world during the course of study
- excellent preparation for the Master's degree and the opportunity to do a doctorate
