Bachelor Architecture+

The Bachelor's degree programme Architecture+ is a special offer throughout Germany. Here, the 6-semester Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture is extended incorporating an international year. The international year includes a two-semester study at a selected international partner university or a one-semester study abroad combined with a 6-month internship abroad or a cooperation within an international research or planning project.

Architecture students can apply for the Architecture+ program and the associated exchange study place from the 3rd semester onwards (by 30.11. each year).

Optionally in the 5th/6th or 6th/7th semester, the international year, which consists of International Module 1 and 2, is completed. The programs for the study abroad are arranged individually with the partner universities, so that students can set their own priorities and choose options for specialization. The further semester contains mainly elective modules in the five competence areas or in the area of professionalization. In the eighth semester, students write their Bachelor's thesis, which consists of an architectural design that can be chosen from a variety of options.

The year abroad can consist of two semesters of study or a combination of study abroad and internship abroad.

Further information and the guideline for the international module Bachelor Architecture+ can be found under Downloads:

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The "plus points" of Architektur+ are manifold. The terms intercultural competence and experience abroad can be read in many job advertisements. In summary, the Architecture+ degree offers the following advantages:

Improved chances of entering the profession in a globalized job market and good job opportunities in internationally oriented offices and abroad.
International "+" in the curriculum vitae
Acquisition of intercultural understanding
Ability to work in international teams
Perfection of foreign language skills
Broadening and deepening of professional knowledge and skills
Promotion of social competence and personality development
Preference in the allocation of places at partner universities
Advantages through cooperation agreements with renowned universities:
Exemption from tuition fees at the host university
Simplified enrollment at the host university
Full recognition of academic achievements / internship
Further support programs (ERASMUS) as well as, if applicable, foreign financial aid (Auslandsbafög)
Possibility of double recognition of the internship - for Bachelor and Master (the architecture+internship abroad can be recognized as a mandatory internship for admission to the Master program at TUBS if extended to 6 months)

As part of the Architecture+ degree program, you can choose from a wide range of partner universities in Europe and overseas.

The Architecture+ program has direct cooperation agreements with the following overseas partner universities:

USA
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
Virginia Institute of Technology, Blacksburgh

CHINA
College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP)
Tongji University, Shanghai

BRASILIEN
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

THAILAND
King Monkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

For the following universities, the application is made through the International Office, as they are cooperation agreements of the entire Faculty 3:

MEXIKO
Universidad de Guadalajara

JAPAN
Nagoya University

In addition, the following Erasmus collaborations exist in the Architecture program, where Architecture+ students are given preference over Architecture students in the application process.

You can find an overview here:
https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/auslandsstudium/programme

ERASMUS
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Information about the partner universities can be found in the download area.

The application process is two-stage:

After applying for a study abroad position in Faculty 3, first appointment, the application or enrollment in the program takes place at the Enrollment Office, second appointment.

First deadline - in the Faculty
Application deadline for a year abroad is 30.11.

Second deadline - at the Enrollment Office
The application deadlines for the Architecture+ study program at the Enrollment Office are respectively for the

Summer semester: 01.12. to 15.01. (admission to the 4th semester)
Winter semester: 01.06. to 15.07. (admission to the 5th semester)

Applications are open to German and international students who meet the following requirements:
• Full enrollment at the TU Braunschweig in the bachelor's degree program in architecture.
• Personal suitability for the stay abroad
• Fulfillment of the admission requirements at the foreign partner university

A list with a checklist of application documents can be found in the download area.

ERASMUS

Architecture+ students studying at an ERASMUS partner university are eligible for funding through the ERASMUS program.

The International Office provides information about the details. Students of all nationalities can apply for ERASMUS funding.

Application deadline for study visits in the context of the Architecture+ program is November 30 at the Faculty 3 office.

Application for funding of internships through Erasmus Placement is possible at any time. Please note the deadlines before starting the internship.

Abroad-BAföG

Abroad-BAföG is a simple financing option and can also be applied for if you are not entitled to Bafög in Germany. The International Office can advise you about Bafög abroad.

If you receive a DAAD scholarship, the receipt of Auslandsbafög must be indicated.

Fulbright / USA

Travel grants for German students who arrange and (partially) finance their stay in the USA through German-American university partnership programs.

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