International Programmes 2025/2026

Master's Degree Programme in Architectural and Cultural Heritage (MAC) Architectural and Cultural Heritage (MAC)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences • Dessau-Roßlau

Degree
Master of Arts
Course location
Dessau-Roßlau
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English 100%

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Mode of study
Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

Applications for the winter semester are open from 15 March to 15 May.

Applications for the summer semester are open from 15 September to 15 December.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
750 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Currently 750 EUR per semester
Please look for updates on the website of the university.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The programme leverages the rich cultural heritage of its location and surrounding regions.

Students receive instruction in design and technical aspects of preservation, drawing on examples from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area. Alongside these regional case studies, the curriculum offers a global perspective on the principles and practices of monument conservation.

Emphasising hands-on experience, the programme incorporates practical training and field excursions. Students are guided through the philosophical foundations and analytical approaches essential to understanding and preserving monumental heritage.

Course organisation
  • Research Methods and Practice
  • Architectural Drawing and Surveying
  • Inorganic Building Materials
  • Organic Building Materials
  • Garden and Landscape Planning
  • Urban Planning
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Archaeology, Conservation, Curation, and Restoration
  • Landscape, Urban Landscape, Urbanism
  • Historical and Contemporary Issues
  • Architectural Construction
  • Computer Technology
  • Tourism and Management
  • Public Speaking and Communication
  • General and Interdisciplinary Studies
  • German I/II/ III
  • Technical English I/II
  • Master's Thesis
  • Seminar
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Description of other international elements

Research and Study Opportunities: Students can participate in short-term academic exchanges or visiting programmes that involve research and study projects in diverse international settings, such as Turkey, Vietnam, China, and other partner countries.

Diverse intercultural background of students
Since MAC was founded in 2012, students from more than 110 countries and regions have come to Dessau to study.
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
Yes, compulsory
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
750 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Currently 750 EUR per semester
Please look for updates on the website of the university.

Semester contribution

Approximately 270 EUR semester contribution. (This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union of about 96 EUR, plus a public transport semester ticket. Please look for updates on the website of the university.)

Costs of living

Living expenses are approximately 934 EUR per month, including accommodation and general living costs.

https://genf.diplo.de/genf-en/sperrkonto-388600

If you are under 30 years old, this includes approximately 150 EUR per month for mandatory health insurance (a special discounted rate for students). If you are over 30, the cost may be significantly higher—up to two or three times more—and largely depends on the type of insurance and provider you choose. Additionally, it is recommended to purchase voluntary personal liability insurance, which costs approximately 70 EUR to 120 EUR per year, depending on the provider.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a programme with a duration of three to five years. The degree should be in architecture or a related discipline, such as archaeology, art history, geography, civil engineering, history, urban planning and surveying, design, or interior design. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.

You can find all the information about the application process on our website: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html.

You will find all information about the application process via uni-assist as well as the required documents at the following link: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/.

Language requirements

The programme is conducted in English. Students must demonstrate sufficient B2-level language proficiency based on TOEFL/IELTS standards or an equivalent qualification. Knowledge of German is not required, but German will be offered as an elective course for interested students.

Application deadline

Applications for the winter semester are open from 15 March to 15 May.

Applications for the summer semester are open from 15 September to 15 December.

Submit application to

Architectural and Cultural Heritage | Apply

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/studiengaenge/mac/apply-to.html

Possibility of finding part-time employment

In Germany, students holding a study visa are permitted to work a limited number of hours. Specific details are provided by the local Foreigners’ Office ("Ausländerbehörde"). Numerous part-time job opportunities are available, including positions in the blue-collar sector.

Accommodation

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing.html

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Guidance and support are available through the "Co-Found IT!" initiative.

FOUND IT! Business Incubator – CO-FOUND IT!

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Promotionszentrum Architektur- und Designforschung

www.hs-anhalt.de/forschen/promovieren/promotionszentren/architektur-und-designforschung.html

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

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