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Gebäudehüllen aus Metall,Metal Building Envelopes

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master's program 'Metal Building Envelopes' focuses on sustainable and energy-optimized design of roofs and facades. The program addresses aesthetic, constructive, and building physics aspects, with increasing emphasis on energy flow in building envelopes. It provides specialized knowledge for metal facades in industrial and commercial buildings, modern curtain walls for office buildings, and specialized project management in planning offices. The two-semester program is designed as an application-oriented, interdisciplinary deepening of constructive, building physics, energy, and administrative knowledge and skills for designing metal building envelopes. Students learn to meet the rapid technical developments in metal construction through modules covering metal building envelopes, laboratory experiments, facade design, construction/building physics, project work, project management, and system construction, culminating in a master's thesis.
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The Master's program 'Metal Building Envelopes' focuses on sustainable and energy-optimized design of roofs and facades. The program addresses aesthetic, constructive, and building physics aspects, with increasing emphasis on energy flow in building envelopes. It provides specialized knowledge for metal facades in industrial and commercial buildings, modern curtain walls for office buildings, and specialized project management in planning offices. The two-semester program is designed as an application-oriented, interdisciplinary deepening of constructive, building physics, energy, and administrative knowledge and skills for designing metal building envelopes. Students learn to meet the rapid technical developments in metal construction through modules covering metal building envelopes, laboratory experiments, facade design, construction/building physics, project work, project management, and system construction, culminating in a master's thesis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Gebäudehüllen aus Metall, at Fachhochschule Dortmund

Is Gebäudehüllen aus Metall, at Fachhochschule Dortmund taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Gebäudehüllen aus Metall, programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Gebäudehüllen aus Metall, at Fachhochschule Dortmund?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Gebäudehüllen aus Metall,?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Fachhochschule Dortmund — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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