Architecture (Master's program)

Studierende beim Modellaufbau  (Image: Thilo Schmülgen/FH Köln)

TH Köln’s Faculty of Architecture offers two Master’s programs: The Master’s program “ARCHITECTURE+” - as one of a handful of universities in Germany - with five specializations. Students can build on the skills and knowledge in the core areas of architecture that they acquired in the Bachelor’s program and have the opportunity to specialize according to their main fields of interest.

Additionally, TH Köln offers the Master’s program Town Planning and Urban Development in North Rhine-Westphalia in cooperation with theUniversity of Siegen, Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Ost Westfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Specializations offered for the Master’s program ARCHITECTURE+:

  • Architectural Design Strategies (SEK)
  • Corporate Architecture (COA)
  • Project Management and Real Estate Assessment (PUI)
  • Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Planning in Context (DPB)
  • Energy-Optimized Building (EOB)

Further information on the Master's program in Architecture is available in German: Architektur (Master)

At a Glance

Category Description
Program Architecture 
Degree Master of Arts (M.A.) 
Type of program Full-time program 
Beginning of program Winter semester 
Program duration 4 semesters 
Credits 120 ECTS credits 
Language of instruction German 
Campus Deutz Campus  
Specializations Corporate Architecture | Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Planning in Context | Energy-Optimized Building | Project Management and Real Estate Assessment | Architectural Design Strategies 
Restricted admission No 
Additional requirements Program-related aptitude test 
Accreditation internal accreditation based on system accredited standards, until Sep 30, 2025 

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