Sustainable Building Systems

This English-language master's programme focuses on sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, including building physics, HVAC, photovoltaic engineering, simulation, BIM, and smart building controls. It is designed to prepare graduates for technical and planning roles in sustainable building systems and energy infrastructure.

Academic requirements

letter of motivation (200 to 500 words in English or German)

Minimum GPA

2.5

English requirements

The official page lists English at B2 level with IELTS at least 6.5 or TOEFL at least 85.

German requirements

Proof of basic German knowledge required. Accepted: Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD, Stufe 1 (Stufe GER A1), Goethe-Institut, Zertifikat der Niveaustufe A1, Test DaF, Niveaustufe TDN 3, DSH Zertifikat, DSH-1, Online-Deutschkurs der Hochschule Ansbach, Niveaustufe GER A1.

Accepted bachelor fields

A relevant university degree with usually 210 ECTS, but at least 180 ECTS, is required. Relevant backgrounds include engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, supply engineering, or comparable fields.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

1,000 EUR per semester for international students in English-language degree programmes.

Semester contribution

72 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: 1,000 EUR per semester for international students in English-language degree programmes. Semester contribution: 72 EUR per semester.

Graduates can work in architectural offices, utilities and public utilities, building-technology and plant-construction companies, property and facility management, and roles such as technical planning, product and systems development, sales consulting, and energy production or distribution planning.

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