Master Architektur (M.A.)

I SHAPE THE FUTURE.

Deepen your talent for spatial understanding in your Master's degree in Architecture and acquire expertise in the fields of conception, design, planning and construction. 

Distance learning

Language : German

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Masterstudium

LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR FUTURE. STUDY ARCHITECTURE.

In the Master of Architecture at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you will learn to deal critically and independently with a wide range of construction tasks. You will acquire special knowledge in the areas of conception, design, planning and construction in order to be able to successfully meet the ecological, economic and socio-cultural challenges of the future. 

Our architecture study programme enables you to work in architecture but does not qualify you as an architect. This means you are currently not qualified to wear the professional title of architect with only your degree. You can find further information on the page of the study programme.

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Career

A CAREER YOU CAN BUILD ON.

With your architectural work, you will be creating a future you can always build on. Your career prospects after completing your Master's degree in Architecture at IU International University of Applied Sciences will be diverse and lucrative. Whether it's in public service, in an architectural practice or in a planning department, developing and nurturing your architectural design and planning expertise in your studies will get you exactly the career in architecture you're aiming for. For example, you may become:

Choose how you want to study Architecture at IU

You can design your Master's degree in Architecture at IU as a distance learning programme according to your own needs and complete it 100% online. For maximum freedom and self-determined learning, you not only have an innovative mix of interactive teaching formats at your disposal. IU’s distance learning programme also offers you numerous other advantages to bring your knowledge to a new level.  

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From 01st March the virtual campus of the part-time studies programme is part of the IU distance learning programme and then takes place in this new environment. Nothing else will change for you: You will also benefit from interactive courses via video chat, smart online teaching and the exchange with lecturers and students.

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For maximum freedom - study 100% flexible

You study completely on your own terms – whenever, wherever and however you want! Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.

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Degree
Master of Arts
State-recognised & award-winning*
German
Admission requirements
A completed undergraduate degree in the field of architecture of at least 180 ECTS.
From a state or state-recognized college/university
Final grade of at least "Good”
Evidence of knowledge and experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM) is required
Advantages of the study format
Flexible learning on the online campus - whenever and wherever you want
Innovative study app IU Learn and online campus
Possibility to study alongside your job thanks to 100% online teaching
Personal support from study advisors, teachers, study coaches and career coaches
Take your online exams 24/7 from the comfort of your own home
Campus
Virtual campus – 100 % online
Time model
Start your studies at any time
Full time – 24 months
Part time I – 36 months
Part time II – 48 months
Study online

* Information on accreditation and state approval can be found on the sub-page of the degree programme.

Your architecture master as a presence study

Would you like to study architecture on campus? Starting in October 2023, the IU International University will offer the the degree of master in architecture in presence in Hamburg. Find out more now!

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Why you should study Architecture 

With a Master’s degree, you’ll be able to take your career to the next level and bring the specialist knowledge you have gained to a new level. This way, you won’t only be able to pursue a certain professional direction, but also specialise in a selected subject area. First and foremost, this will give you an attractive competitive advantage over other applicants who “only” have a Bachelor’s degree. In addition, your Master’s degree will give you the skills you need to take on important management functions with significantly more responsibility later on. This will also be reflected in your salary sooner or later. Your Master’s degree offers you optimal opportunities for advancement and career development


This is what your Master's degree in Architecture at IU look like 

The aim of your Master's degree in Architecture is to further develop the core competences acquired in your Bachelor's degree in Architecture with creativity, spatial understanding and an interest in the social and ecological contextualisation of planning activities. Possible specialisations include "Sustainable Buildings", "Innovative Urban Development Strategies", "Preservation of Historical Monuments and Building Research" or "Integral Planning". 


A look into the future: What you will be able to do after graduating 

After your Master's degree in Architecture at IU International University of Applied Sciences, your career prospects will be diverse and very lucrative, whether in public service, in an architectural office or in a planning department. Through the further development and advancement of your architectural design and planning expertise, many areas will be open to you. It doesn't matter whether you supervise project work in an architect's office, participate in the realisation or maintenance of public buildings or contribute to the development of small and large construction projects.

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You'll find all of the important information about your study programme and IU International University of Applied Sciences in your personal brochure.

We are moving

From 01st March the virtual campus of the part-time studies programme is part of the IU distance learning programme and then takes place in this new environment. Nothing else will change for you: You will also benefit from interactive courses via video chat, smart online teaching and the exchange with lecturers and students.

Info by post

I have taken note of the data protection declaration as well as the information on the right of withdrawal and on the persons responsible.

*Mandatory fields

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