Graz University of Technology

Technische Universität Graz
Fakultät für Architektur
Rechbauerstraße 12
8010 Graz
AT

DiplArch Univ.-Prof. Architektin  Petra  Petersson 
Dean

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor's Programme, 6 terms, Bachelor, 181,

The bachelor’s programme in architecture begins with a two-semester orientation phase followed by a four-semester foundation phase. Teaching content is arranged in the following four thematic groups:
– History of architecture, architectural theory, art and cultural studies;
– Architectural drafting (core competence);
– Design, technology, materials;
– Architectural representations and artistic practices.

The bachelor’s programme ends with the academic degree of “Bachelor of Science” (BSc). The BSc forms the basis of architectural knowledge, however the master’s programme provides the in-depth knowledge necessary to go into the architectural profession.

Master of Science, Master's Programme, 4 terms, Master, 121,

The four-semester master’s programme with a total of 120 ECTS credits goes much more in depth with the knowledge gained in the Bachelor’s programme. In addition to the focus  on drafting, a variety of topics have been planned in the master’s programme in Architecture and these are accompanied by specialised optional subjects. Each topic is completed by the end of each semester to enable students to plan for studying at other universities at home or abroad.
The four-semester course of study is completed with a master’s thesis in the fourth semester. Graduates are awarded the academic degree of “Diplom-Ingenieurin” or “Diplom-Ingenieur”, which is internationally equivalent to a “Master of Science” (MSc.) This degree entitles the student to embark on an engineering doctoral programme.

Doctoral School, Doctoral School, 6 terms, Dr.techn.,

The Doctoral School imparts the methods and knowledge required to carry out independent architectural research at a high scientific level. Through research-based study, students gain in-depth knowledge in various architectural fields. The Doctoral School offers doctoral students the opportunity to carry out individually-supervised scientific work in both basic and applied research on current architectural issues.

The writing of a dissertation constitutes the core of the doctoral program. The choice of dissertation topic is closely linked to the choice of the supervisor. This supervisor supports the doctoral student with writing the dissertation and with recommendations for relevant research colloqia, conferences or conventions, where results of the ongoing research can be presented to a broader public audience. Both in the preliminary stages of research and during the writing of the dissertation, doctoral students attend 14 hours of courses per week, selected from a catalog of compulsory subjects. The Doctoral School´s language of instruction is English. The period of study for the doctoral degree is most often six semesters (3 years) and concludes with the conferring of the academic title of Doctor of Technology (Dr.techn.).