Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
The programme language is English.
The programme has a regular duration of three semesters.
However, applicants with a Bachelor's degree in architecture are required to do a compulsory four-month internship in a landscape architecture office.
This extends the actual duration of studies to four semesters in many cases.
15 November for all applicants
Course starts in the following year in March
The tuition fee applies to all students regardless of the location of study (Nürtingen or Freising).
The exacting but effective programme is divided into five practice-oriented subject areas:
For a full and detailed overview, please download our programme guide.
The IMLA programme provides high-quality training geared to labour market demands, thus honing skills for which there is likely to be an increased demand in the future. The IMLA programme has a strong practical focus. The Master's programme is concerned with a wide variety of European countries and cross-border issues. Projects are conducted in various European countries.
The international Master's programme in landscape architecture (known as the IMLA programme) is organised by two higher education institutions:
The location of studies alternates for each intake of studies.
Semester one (summer semester):
Semester two (winter semester):
Semester three (summer semester):
IMLA provides high-quality training geared to labour market demands, thus honing skills for which there is likely to be an increased demand in the future.
The programme has a strong practical focus. Much of its teaching in the area of management, marketing and digital planning methods is provided by outside specialists, and experts are invited to act as guest critics on the projects. The faculty members are highly qualified in their areas of specialisation and also in didactics.
The third semester includes an internship in a design or planning office accompanied by online lectures (virtual classroom/virtual campus). Programme advisers will assist students in finding an appropriate internship. The internship is compulsory for students without previous studies in landscape architecture. Students completing the internship in the third semester will write their Master's theses in the following semester, which increases the overall duration of studies.
The tuition fee applies to all students regardless of the location of study (Nürtingen or Freising).
188 EUR
Around 800 EUR
Nürtingen-Geislingen University has an annual call for scholarships.
Successful completion of a degree course in landscape architecture, landscape planning, landscape construction, landscape management, architecture, town planning or physical planning at a German higher education institution or a comparable Bachelor's degree course in any of the above subjects at a foreign university
Please visit our website for all details on requirements and the admission procedure.
English at level B2 of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent
There is no German language requirement at the time of entry into the course, but German up to level A2 is taught as part of the programme in order to prepare for the professional internship. The respective certificate (A2/CEFR) needs to be submitted by the end of the second semester.
15 November for all applicants
Course starts in the following year in March
Online to Nürtingen-Geislingen University:
https://www.hfwu.de/en/studium/application/master-application/
Attention: if you hold a foreign Bachelor's degree you need to verify your documents in advance to the online application. This takes additional time! Document verification is done by the Studienkolleg in Konstanz: https://t1p.de/zwy0b.
The Stuttgart region has a very diversified economy and part-time jobs for students are generally available. However, students should be aware that there are many more options available if they speak at least a basic level of German.
Student halls of residence or private rooms
Preparatory workshop "Applying for Jobs in Germany"
