Healthy and Sustainable Buildings

Cost

EU/EEA: Administrative fees only
Non-EU/EEA: 572 €

About the institute

The Deggendorf Institute of technology in Pfarkirchen, Germany is an applied science university. It offers many courses in English is one of the most international universities in Germany and as a relatively new institution (established 1994), it expands its activities in the 3 teaching and 13 technology campuses countinuously.

About the program

The Master’s program Healthy and Sustainable Buildings qualifies students in methods and technologies in the fields of healthy and sustainable buildings, combined with applications in various areas of the construction and real estate industries. It acknowledges and broadens students’ existing knowledge from undergraduate courses, such as construction engineering, architecture, technical building equipment, energy-efficient construction or related courses, and professional work experience.

This program is taught in cooperation with the German Green Building Council (DGNB). It focuses on the technical, digital and construction aspects of buildings, the student is awarded a Master of Engineering degree. Studies start in March and it takes 4 semesters to complete the course full-time. The studies are being held in English, with an opportunity to take german language classes. The two-year (full-time) program is worth 120 ECTS.

Start

March

Duration

months

Application deadline

January

(usually half of the month)

Required degree/fields/work experience

Bachelor degree

in: Architecture, Civil engineering, Construction, Environmental Engineering.

Essentials to apply

Admission exam, CV, English language certificate, Interview, Transcript of records

For more information

Official program page

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Focus explained

We have grouped the study programs based on their focus, so that you can easily find the one matching your interest. Here below you can find a short explanation of what you will find in each of them.

Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.