Architecture (in English and German) (B. Eng.)

In the Architecture (B. Eng., English and German-language) programme, it is possible to start your studies only in summer semester. In 2026 the programme also starts 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’.

Aptitude test

Would you like to study architecture? In addition to your university entrance qualification (VDP via Uni-assist (please give at least 7-8 weeks processing time), 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. 

Statutes of the aptitude test

German language requirements

You don't speak German yet? This programme offers the option to take all introductory module courses in English, and learn German along the way. By the time you reach the higher semesters, you’ll be well-prepared to succeed in a predominantly German-speaking study and work environment. During the first four semesters, you'll be obliged to learn German up to level B2. If you're starting your studies with a level of A2 (A1 should be completed by the start of your studies in Neuburg) to B1, you're going to have more free time during your first semesters. 

Level B2 is not optional, but has to be proven as the final semesters will be taught primarily in German. 

Link to the Proof of language skills

Important Information for Applicants from Third Countries

Please take note of our Statutes for International Orientation and Selection Procedures

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

Our international full-time students can gain a foothold in the German labour market after completing their studies at THI. To do this, it is important that they have a good knowledge of German and soft skills in regional studies and intercultural communication. We offer our international students the following programmes in these areas:

• Intercultural seminars:In intercultural workshops and training courses, our international students familiarise themselves intensively and practically with the special features of German culture. This enables them to move confidently and self-assuredly in intercultural situations.
• General and specialised German courses:We offer our international students German courses at all levels - both general language and subject-specific. Our courses at the THI Language Center are tailored to the needs of students and prepare them for both their studies and their future careers.
• Regional events and excursions:Whether our international students are studying in Ingolstadt or Neuburg, we help them to get to know their university city better. Our international students quickly get a good orientation during numerous city tours and learn a lot of interesting facts about history, culture and traditions. It is also important to us that international students quickly come into contact with German-speaking students. At events such as Bavarian evenings, Germany evenings or country and cultural exchange evenings, each focussing on a specific country, our international and German students have numerous opportunities each semester to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. We also give our international students an insight into important German holidays such as the Day of German Unity (bank holidays) or Easter with joint events. Our exciting excursions for international students with an intercultural or regional focus round off our intercultural learning programmes. Our international students get to know other Bavarian cities, visit museums, memorials and other important places in order to understand Germany and German culture.
• Mentoring programme:In our mentoring programme, German or multilingual mentors (dedicated students) accompany our international full-time students with advice and exchange during their time at university. For example, they welcome the new internationals at the train station, accompany them on visits to the authorities, show them the city or help with necessary errands such as a visit to the bank. They also answer questions about life in Germany from a student perspective.

• 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

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt charges tuition fees of 800 euros per semester (Bachelor studies) from the summer semester 2026 onwards. At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center, you will find excellent services and support.

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

For in-depth information, please follow the link to our International Welcome Center-Website on Service fees.

 If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

THI is currently receiving an increasing amount of information about fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI, particularly from abroad. It is therefore important that you are aware of the following:

• THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the uni-assist application portal for international applicants.
• THI never asks for money for application purposes via agencies.
• THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
• THI never asks for money before you receive your letter of admission. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you must pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.

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 fifth semester, German-speaking and international students enrolled in the two Bachelor's programmes in architecture study together in the German-language programme Architektur! 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 5th 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.