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22 Best Master's Built Environment Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 19 universities offer 22 Master's Built Environment programs — most run 1–2 years. Courses from Heidelberg University, Universität Hannover and Technische Universität Berlin come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master's Degree
FL Fachhochschule Lübeck logo
Germany

Architektur

Fachhochschule Lübeck — The Master's degree in Architecture at Fachhochschule Lübeck offers an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and skil...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSeIntake
Built Environment
2Master's Degree
GN Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg logo
Germany

Architektur

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg — The Master of Architecture program at Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg encompasses a comprehensive exploration of advanced architectural concepts, blending theoret...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
3Master's Degree
FL Fachhochschule Lübeck logo
Germany

Stadtplanung

Fachhochschule Lübeck — The Master's degree in Stadtplanung (Urban Planning) at Fachhochschule Lübeck offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices that shape urban environments...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSeIntake
Built Environment
5Master's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

Architektur und Städtebau

Universität Hannover — The Master's program in Architektur und Städtebau at Universität Hannover offers a comprehensive exploration of architectural practices and urban planning initiatives. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Built Environment
6Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Berlin logo
#48 in Germany Germany

Architektur

Technische Universität Berlin — The Master's Degree in Architecture at Technische Universität Berlin offers a comprehensive exploration of architectural theory, design, and practice. Students engage wit...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Built Environment
8Master's Degree
HM Hochschule München logo
#71 in Germany Germany

Architektur

Hochschule München — Course OverviewThe Master's program in Architecture at Fachhochschule München provides an in-depth exploration of architectural design and theory. Focusing on sustainabil...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Sommer- und WintersemesterIntake
Built Environment
9Master's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Klimagerechtes Planen und Bauen

Fachhochschule Kiel — The Master's program in Klimagerechtes Planen und Bauen emphasizes sustainable urban development and environmentally friendly construction practices. Students engage in a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
10Master's Degree
HF Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (FH) logo
#85 in Germany Germany

Architektur

Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (FH) — Der Masterstudiengang Architektur an der Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (FH) bietet Studierenden eine fundierte und umfassende Ausbildung in den gr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
14Master's Degree
FS Frankfurt School of Finance & Management logo
#111 in Germany Germany

Master in Real Estate

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management — The Master in Real Estate at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate sector, equipping them with...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
15Master's Degree
EU EBS Universität logo
#123 in Germany Germany

Master in Real Estate

EBS Universität — The Master in Real Estate at EBS Universität provides a comprehensive understanding of the real estate sector, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical applic...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Built Environment
16Master's Degree
TH Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen logo
#125 in Germany Germany

Architektur (konsekutiv)

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen — The Master's program in Architecture (konsekutiv) at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen focuses on expanding students' design, technical, and theoretical knowledge in the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
17Master's Degree
HR Hochschule RheinMain logo
#137 in Germany Germany

Architektur | Bauen mit Bestand

Hochschule RheinMain — The Master's program in Architektur | Bauen mit Bestand at Hochschule RheinMain offers a comprehensive examination of architectural practices that focus on existing struc...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
18Master's Degree
HM Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (FH) logo
#141 in Germany Germany

Energieeffizientes Bauen und Sanieren

Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (FH) — The Master's degree in Energieeffizientes Bauen und Sanieren at Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (FH) focuses on modern approaches to energy-efficient construction and renova...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
19Master's Degree
HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#150 in Germany Germany

Bautenschutz

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — The Master's program in Bautenschutz at Hochschule Wismar is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for the field of building protection...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
20Master's Degree
HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#150 in Germany Germany

Integrative StadtLand Entwicklung

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — The Master's program in Integrative StadtLand Entwicklung at Hochschule Wismar merges urban and rural development, addressing contemporary spatial planning challenges. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
21Master's Degree
FE Fachhochschule Erfurt logo
#157 in Germany Germany

Master Architektur

Fachhochschule Erfurt — The Master in Architecture at Fachhochschule Erfurt provides students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural design, theory, and practice. This program cover...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Built Environment

Built Environment at other levels

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #433 (Universität Hannover); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 Semester. 91% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (62% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (62% of courses with a stated intake). Bauhaus Universität Weimar offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Built Environment in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Universität Hannover (QS World #433) and Technische Universität Berlin (#48 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Built Environment course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 Semester the next most common.

When do Master's Built Environment courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 62% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Built Environment courses in Germany?

Bauhaus Universität Weimar, with 2, ahead of Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (2).

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