Bachelor's Degree Program in Architecture

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Architecture equips students with the necessary skills and expert knowledge to develop creative and responsible solutions in the field of architecture. Located in Berlin, a vibrant and inspiring city, the program is conducted entirely in English and aims for students to understand their roles and responsibilities as architects in various physical and cultural contexts, both locally and globally. Graduates produce creative solutions to complex architectural problems by taking a holistic view of spaces and combining their design skills with their knowledge of the relationships between the built environment, technology, art, geography, social, sociocultural, and political contexts.

Berlin International Educational Concept

The learning environment created at Berlin International is student-centered and practical. Our educational concept focuses on project-based learning; students support their professional and personal development through both individual and group work, developing teamwork skills. All undergraduate programs at Berlin International are conducted in English. The combination of our diverse student body and academic staff with our global network allows us to provide a truly international academic experience.

Program Curriculum

In a practice-oriented and supportive learning atmosphere, a team of international academics and professors encourages students to explore their individual talents and create their own professional paths.

The first year of the architecture program provides students with a broad foundation in fundamental design skills, structural and construction fundamentals, visualization skills, and historical frameworks. In the second year, students deepen their knowledge of structure and materials, work on architectural design projects, and evaluate the discipline of architecture from a theoretical perspective. They also have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge they have gained into the context of urban design and planning.

In the third year, students collaborate with peers from other programs in an interdisciplinary design project, developing a special design solution for a real client. In addition, they develop their research skills, learn about building law and physics, and specialize in their fields by taking various elective courses.

The final year focuses on preparing students for their transition to professional life. In the final term, students apply and deepen the skills they have acquired by completing a bachelor's thesis and a bachelor's design project on a topic of their choice.

Application Requirements

To apply for bachelor's programs in Architecture and Design, candidates must hold a German Abitur / Fachabitur diploma or an equivalent document. The equivalency of foreign diplomas to these German certifications is evaluated based on the criteria established by the German Central Office for Foreign Education.

The conditions for equivalency vary by country. Some of the most frequently asked educational systems are as follows:

• US High School Diploma

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)

• GCE A Levels

Four Application Possibilities

1. Direct general admission – You can start your undergraduate education without any field restrictions.

2. Direct field-specific admission – You can start your undergraduate education in the field you have previously studied.

3. Field-specific preparatory course / Feststellungsprüfung (university qualification exam) – You need additional training before starting your undergraduate education in Germany.

4. Admission without an additional training document is not possible – The diploma you hold does not qualify for university admission in Germany. You will need to complete additional qualifications to meet the application requirements.

Preparatory Course / Additional Training

If your current educational status does not meet the Abitur / Fachabitur level in Germany, you need to take a preparatory course or additional training. There are two options:

You can successfully complete the first year of undergraduate education at a university outside Germany. To meet the admission requirements:

• The university and program must be fully accredited.

• It must be in the same or a related field as the program you are applying to at Berlin International.

• You must successfully complete the first academic year with all courses and credits.

Berlin International can only evaluate candidates who meet the admission requirements of the program applied for. All candidates meeting the conditions are subject to faculty assessment and program capacity.