Program Overview

Architecture Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Architecture Master of Science (M.Sc.) program at KIT is a four-semester, full-time program that deepens and expands students' creative, technical, and scientific skills in architecture. The program is structured as a project course, with a focus on design and a comprehensive curriculum that includes architectural core competencies, specialization, and interdisciplinary qualifications.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters, with a total of 120 ECTS credit points. The curriculum includes:

• Designing (46 CP)
• Architectural Core Competencies (16 CP)
• Specialization (22 CP)
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (6 CP)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field
• A minimum of 180 ECTS credits
• Completed a 12-week internship in an architectural office or building construction department
• Passed a subject-specific study aptitude test (design and project portfolio/interview)
• Demonstrated sufficient knowledge of German or English (level C1 or B2, respectively)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can work as managers in planning, design, and layout of buildings and building concepts, or as freelance architects. They can also find employment in construction planning, historic preservation, urban planning, and development, landscape planning and design, traffic planning, spatial planning, and research and teaching.

Characteristic Features

The program offers:

• Intensive personal supervision by teaching staff with national and international reputations
• Involvement of students in research projects
• Certification of special areas of study
• A wide range of well-equipped and supervised study workshops
• Comprehensive loan of equipment for model making
• An extensive specialist library for architecture
• A materials library with a focus on sustainable building materials
• Networking with numerous cultural institutions in the region

Selection Procedure

The selection procedure is based on a ranking list of applicants who meet the admission requirements. The ranking list is based on a maximum of 100 achievable points, with points awarded for:

• Overall grade of the final academic examination (max. 15 points)
• Letter of motivation (max. 5 points)
• Subject-specific study aptitude test (design and project portfolio/interview) (max. 80 points)

Application Portal

The application portal for the program is available online, with deadlines for summer and winter terms.

Contacts

For more information, please contact the Student Advisory Services (ZSB) or the International Students Office (IStO).

Printed Matter

A flyer and module handbook for the program are available for download.

Module Handbook

The module handbook for the program is available in German and English.

Statutes and Regulations

The current admission regulations, KIT admission and enrollment regulations, and studies and examination regulations for the program are available online.

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

The teaching calendar and course catalog for the program are available online, with information on lectures, courses, and examination dates.