Architecture (in German) (B. Eng.)

In the Architecture (B. Eng., German-language) programme, it is possible to start your studies only in winter semester.

As the programme is not subject to admission restrictions, applications must be submitted exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. Registration with DOSV/hochschulstart is therefore not necessary.

Application deadlines
Information on the application period and on the application process can be found on the page ‘Applying for a place on a Bachelor's programme’.

Would you like to study architecture? In addition to your university entrance qualification, you will also need to demonstrate your creative aptitude. To do this, you will go through a two-stage process:

1. Online application: A digital application portfolio (maximum 10 pages) containing
   1. three independently produced, separate work samples and
   2. a declaration that the submitted work samples were created independently.
2. We will review and evaluate your portfolio. If you pass, you will be admitted to the programme. There is no oral exam. 

There is no pre-study internship. 

Start Architecture B. Eng. (German): Winter semester 2026/27

The English-language Bachelor in Architecture, which merges into the German language programme shown here, has a yearly start in summer term and lasts 9 semesters.

Upon successful completion (8 semesters) of the Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture and subsequent professional experience of at least two years (Art. 4 para. 2 BauKaG), graduates are eligible for registration in all German state chambers of architects with unrestricted building submission rights. In addition, graduates are entitled to use the protected professional title ‘architect’.

Architects advise, plan, design and construct buildings for their clients, as well as supervising and managing the implementation of plans on a fiduciary basis.

Career fields:

• Architectural and planning offices
• Urban and regional planning
• Public service and administrationsuch as building and planning offices, urban planning, building departments and inspectorates
• Construction industry & contracting companies
• Real estate industry & Project Development and Building Cooperatives
• Sustainability Consulting in Construction
• Project Development & Construction Management
• Preservation of Historical Monuments
• Research & Teaching
• Self-employment & Creative Fields

• On our Marketplace you will find adverts for student accommodation in Ingolstadt and Neuburg, subject to availability.
• in the immediate vicinity of the campus: mayrbau.de (link to the "Donauwörther Berg" project, pdf)
• Studienseminar Neuburg, https://www.studienseminar-neuburg.de/leistungen/einrichtungen/wohnheim-neuburg/, 43 rooms/apartments in total. Applications can be made using the form in the download area(https://www.studienseminar-neuburg.de/downloads/). Contact Bettina Fürnrohr from the property management https://www.studienseminar-neuburg.de/kontakt/

• Own studios with 24/7 access
• Digital workshop
• Modelling & material labs
• Campus Neuburg - a future campus for sustainable infrastructure

A wide range of support options in the form of scholarships are available to students at THI.

For German and EU citizens, as well as other interested parties with German university entrance qualifications under certain conditions, studying at THI is free of charge; only a semester fee payable to the Erlangen-Nuremberg Student Services Association is required.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA should note the following:

The Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt intends to charge tuition fees of €800 per semester (bachelor's degree) starting in the summer semester of 2026.

At THI, we strive to offer our students the best possible conditions for developing their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. Our International Welcome Centre provides excellent services and support. Our degree programmes offer the best possible study conditions.

As soon as the necessary legal framework has been established and further details on implementation are available, we will provide information on our website.

The Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at THI combines creative design with sustainable building and social responsibility. Alongside design and construction, the programme focuses on topics such as climate justice, resource conservation, the regeneration of existing buildings and innovative materials. Students learn to approach architecture holistically and to develop sustainable solutions for the built environment.

Sustainability is not a side issue, but a central component of the degree programme. You will explore sustainable building materials, resource-efficient designs, the adaptation of existing buildings, and the impact of architecture on the environment and society.

Because you will learn future-orientated architecture here - with strong practical relevance, innovative projects and international perspectives.

You’ll need a university entrance qualification and must pass an aptitude test – creativity, curiosity and an interest in design are essential. During your degree, you’ll learn various analogue and digital methods for developing and presenting ideas. These include sketching, model-making and digital design tools.

Graduates can pursue careers in, amongst other things, architecture and planning firms, in the field of sustainable construction, in urban and regional planning, in project management or in public institutions. The Bachelor’s degree programme also lays the foundation for further Master’s degree programmes.

Project work and design studios form an important part of the degree programme. You will work on real-world assignments and develop your own solutions to current architectural and societal challenges.

Sustainability takes centre stage for us - combined with digital tools and modern topics such as social sustainability and green building.

Starting in the 4th semester, German-speaking and international students enrolled in the primarily English-language Bachelor's programme in Architecture study together! In the higher semesters, modules are mainly taught in German, but some are also taught in English. English-language courses prepare students for a global working environment, while German-language content places greater emphasis on local industry relevance. This model increases the university's appeal to a diverse student body.
 

The construction and property sector faces major challenges: climate change, resource scarcity and the transformation of existing buildings call for new approaches. A degree in architecture with a focus on sustainability equips students with the skills to design buildings and cities that are fit for the future, resource-efficient and socially responsible.

Yes. From the 4th semester onwards, you can choose individual specialisations. At present, the specialisations on offer are Sociology and Sustainable Construction.

The degree programme is structured around projects. You will work on many tasks in teams and regularly present your designs in so-called reviews or presentations. This enables you to develop not only specialist knowledge, but also communication and teamwork skills.

For anyone who thinks creatively, enjoys designing and is interested in the future of our cities, buildings and living spaces. This degree programme is particularly well suited to those who wish to combine design, technology, sustainability and social issues.