Sustainable Landscape Design and Development

The Master’s programme at TH OWL – University of Applied Sciences and Arts focuses on the challenges of the 21st century, including the climate crisis, water-sensitive urban development, biodiversity, gender-equal cities, energy landscapes, healthy cities, food security, urban shrinkage processes, increasing urbanisation, and migration. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and their principles serve as the programme's reference framework. Germany combines a progressive academic setting in an inclusive society with a reliable global perspective. We offer high-quality, affordable public higher education as a strong foundation for your future success! The two-year Master’s programme is conducted in English and is aimed at highly qualified international applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as landscape architecture and planning as well as related disciplines like architecture, urban design, urban planning, and environmental planning. The programme in the first two semesters consists of a series of compulsory (first semester) and elective (second semester) courses as well as an urban landscape project and a landscape planning and development project that address realistic project assignments. In the third semester, students undertake an internship, and the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis. Join us at the “Sustainable Campus” in Höxter – a picturesque city on the banks of the Weser River in Germany, located in a region with rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and historical towns that date back to the early Middle Ages. One of Höxter's most famous landmarks is the Corvey Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What we offer: New perspectives on pressing future challenges Germany's long-standing tradition of landscape architecture Visionary professional approaches to designing and developing urban and rural spaces Courses covering a broad range of landscape design and development themes Real-life urban landscape design and landscape planning projects Exchange with international sustainable development experts Excursions to innovative European cities dedicated to sustainable transformation A creative study atmosphere Intercultural dialogue within the international group of students An internship semester as a stepping stone for your professional development Master’s thesis focusing on relevant international challenges Professional international network development with former students and faculty Possibility to start your first semester online, as long as your visa is pending Very low university fees Relatively low cost of living at the university’s location