Ao. Univ. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. phil. Andrea Rieger-Jandl
Head of Master's Degree Program Architecture - Green Building
+43 1 606 68 77-2261
andrea.rieger-jandl@fh-campuswien.ac.at
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This master's degree program offers a practically oriented and interdisciplinary architectural education with a focus on sustainability throughout the entire life cycle of a building. Building upon the bachelor's degree programs in Architecture - Green Building or Architecture, you will expand and deepen your skills in design, construction and project management and gain detailed insight into integrated design. The future-oriented topic BIM, Building Information Modeling, will play a central role in your education. This compact and complete degree program in architecture offers excellent career prospects in responsible and project management positions in engineering and architectural firms, as well as in the planning departments of construction companies, property developers and public authorities.
DI (comparable with Master of Science)
Tuition fee per semester
€ 363,361
+ ÖH premium + contribution2,3
Application Winter semester 2024/25
17. October 2023 - 17. May 2024
16
1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester
2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)
3 One time package of norms ca. € 320 - 350,- for students who have not completed their bachelor's degree at FH Campus Wien.
You have already completed an undergraduate architectural degree program and are therefore able to apply methods of scientific work. You are ready to further develop your creative potential and prefer a specially structured and solution-oriented approach. In project-related work you are able to draw upon personal qualities such as the ability to work well under pressure, make decisions and risk awareness as well as your fundamental understanding of business administration. In your work you value efficiency and quality and are willing to take on responsibility. You have the ability to approach people openly and to work productively in a team.
Leading companies in the industry trust our training and education quality and may finance your very place at university.
You will benefit from mentoring and scholarship programs and lay the foundation for your career early on.
Understanding each other better and learning from each other. A unique combination that you will only find with us.
INFO: You can apply for the degree program and take part in the admission procedure before completing your Bachelor's degree. In this case, please submit a copy of your final documents by the start of the degree program.
The first step for your application is the online application. You will then receive an automated confirmation e-mail with your application form attached. This must be signed by hand and sent by post with the copied documents below (closing date for receipt of applications: 17th August 2023):
In addition, a portfolio folder (max. 10 MB) must be created in advance, which contains three personal designs in addition to a letter of motivation. This portfolio folder must be uploaded during the online application.
Please note:
It is not possible to save the online application temporarily. You must complete your application in one go. After completing the online application, you will automatically receive a confirmation e-mail to your e-mail address. If you have not received this within 1 hour, please contact the secretary's office of the Department of Building and Design at bau@fh-campuswien.ac.at or +43 1 606 68 77-2230.
Each of these three stages is awarded points. The final ranking results from the total number of these points.
The Admissions Committee, which also includes the Head of Studies and the Lecturers' Association, allocates the study places based on the ranking series. The overall process as well as all evaluations of the admission procedure are documented in a comprehensible manner. You will be notified at the end of July 2023 whether we are able to offer you a place in the degree program, whether you have been placed on the waiting list or whether you have not passed the admission procedure.
You will receive an invitation to the admissions procedure after positive examination of all relevant documents. You will receive the schedule for the admission interviews approximately one week before the allocated interview date. Depending on the number of applicants, additional admission dates may be added.
The admission interviews take place as video calls (Zoom), please do not come to the FH for this.
FH Campus Wien has more than fifteen years of experience running civil engineering degree programs, and today has extensive expertise and a large network at its disposal. You will benefit from this during your studies, for example in interdisciplinary and inter-departmental project work, and in the course of your professional career. This network includes architectural and planning offices such as the civil engineering offices of FCP Fritsch and Chiari & Partner ZT GmbH, as well as contractors such as STRABAG SE, which cooperate with FH Campus Wien not only in the context of training for their employees. In addition to well-founded theory, practical experience is our top priority. Therefore, you will have the opportunity as part of your course work to engage in practical learning based on actual groundbreaking large-scale projects such as the expansion of our main campus in the new district "Verteilerkreis". In addition, we regularly invite you to further your education in the seminar series "Selected Chapters from Construction Practice". Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lectures, public lecture evenings with prominent experts, that FH Campus Wien regularly invites you to join.
What makes this degree program stand out is that it provides a full architectural education in a compact form. The degree program provides detailed know-how in design, planning and project management and provides deep insight into integrated planning including BIM, Building Information Modeling, from design to detailed planning. In practically oriented courses you will have the opportunity to participate in Austrian architectural competitions or explore modular building design and demountable systems in structural design for example. Thus you will be able to take the entire lifecycle of a building into consideration during the planning, all the way to proper disposal and recycling. In addition to the focus on sustainable construction, as well as the good career opportunities it brings, this degree program offers numerous other advantages: You will learn in small groups, always within the framework of interdisciplinary projects together with structural engineering students and will benefit from the excellent FH Campus Wien network with companies such as STRABAG SE, PORR, ÖBB or FCB. Alone the excellent reputation the Department Building and Design enjoys in the construction industry is a useful building block for your career.
The master’s degree program is designed to be interdisciplinary and practically oriented and combines the topics of sustainable construction, design and strategic design. In sustainable construction you will expand your knowledge of innovative building materials and modular building design, environment and construction, architectural and cultural history as well as communication and presentation. The essential fundamentals for design are the integrated planning and know-how about architectural rendering, design and construction in existing structures, architectural typologies and spatial design.
In the module “Strategic Design” you will be prepared for project-related work. This will include construction contract law and construction and planning law, as well as detailed knowledge of construction management including calling for tender, awarding contracts, performance and quality control and the methods of settlement. In addition, you will refine your techniques for project management and gain a comprehensive overview of the current software.
Number of teaching weeks
15 per semester
As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.
The demand for architecture green building experts is rising both for the construction of new buildings and the revitalization of existing buildings. As a graduate you can design energy-efficient buildings and develop building concepts. Your professional activities will include the execution and detailed planning as well as the preparation and editing of calls for tender, the examination of offers and awarding of contracts. Your interdisciplinary education will also prepare you for construction tasks, such as supervision, and facility management during ongoing operation. With the master’s degree program you will be qualified for positions of responsibility, including project or construction management.
We closely cooperate with renowned companies in commerce and industry, universities, institutions and schools. This ensures that you have points of contact for professional internships, job opportunities or your participation in research and development activities. Major players in the construction industry such as the PORR Group, STRABAG SE or ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG will support you in various funding programs, provide insights into professional practice, offer the chance of rare part-time jobs or accompany you with professional expertise and collegial advice. You can find many of our cooperations on the website of our Campusnetzwerk. A look at them is always worthwhile and may lead you to a new job or to an interesting event of our cooperation partners!
Head of Master's Degree Program Architecture - Green Building
+43 1 606 68 77-2261
andrea.rieger-jandl@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 226, P.1.07
1100 Wien
+43 1 606 68 77-2230
+43 1 606 68 77-2239
bau@fh-campuswien.ac.at
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