Master
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Resource Efficiency in Architecture and PlanningResource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning (REAP)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
About the Program
The Master of Science Degree Programme REAP – "Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning" is an international and interdisciplinary programme at HafenCity University Hamburg that is concerned with sustainable planning on different scales. It aims to enable participants to promote sustainable architecture and urban development in different geographical and cultural settings. Lectures and seminars are grouped around the central project work: real-time, real-world case studies, in which students, with help and guidance from faculty, develop recommendations and solutions for applied tasks. The REAP programme consists of 17 study modules taught over 2 academic years. During their studies, REAP students will obtain knowledge and skills within areas such as sustainability, water, material and energy cycles in the city, resource efficient urban technologies and infrastructure, economics and administration of buildings and urban services, legal and policy instruments, urban planning on different scales, and research methods. REAP is not an architectural design course but follows an integrative and multidimensional planning approach.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning at HafenCity Universität Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning at HafenCity Universität Hamburg
Is Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning at HafenCity Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning programme cost? ▼
320 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning at HafenCity Universität Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to HafenCity Universität Hamburg — 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.