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Applying for doctoral studies

All the formal requirements for gaining a doctoral degree are set out in the doctoral degree regulations.

The doctoral degree regulations govern all the formal requirements for gaining a doctoral degree. Extracts from the most important regulations are set out below: For further information please see the University of Stuttgart doctoral studies webpages .

Application for acceptance as a doctoral candidate

All documents for the verification of the formal requirements and for the preparation of the doctoral file must be submitted to GRADUS.

In addition, a version of the exposé (max. 10 pages) must be submitted to the Dean's Office, together with a written confirmation of the supervising person, in which the assumption of the supervision is informally documented.

Further information can be found here .

Information on acceptance for doctoral studies at Faculty 1.

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Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH)

Master of Science

Start of studies: winter semester Standard Period of Study: 4 semesters Teaching Language: English

ITECH M.Sc. 2018: Self Choreographing Network – A Material-Machine Kinematic for Dynamic Space Change; Mathias Maierhofer, Valentina Soana

Photo: ICD/ITKE, University of Stuttgart

ITECH M.Sc. 2018: Resistant Filigrees - Shape Optimization-to-Fabrication Workflow for coreless wound CFRP structures for spanning applications; Jorge Christie

ITECH M.Sc. 2018: Distributed Robotic Assembly System for In Situ Timber Construction; Samuel Leder, Ramon Weber

ITECH M.Sc. 2017: Tailoring Self Formation -Fabrication and Simulation of Membrane-Actuated Stiffness Gradient Composites; Lotte Aldinger, Georgia Margariti

ITECH M.Sc. 2017: Cyber Physical Macro Material as a UAV [re]configurable architectural system; Miguel Aflalo, Jingcheng Chen, Behrooz Tahanzadeh

ITECH M.Sc. 2017: Fluid Formations; Pedro Giachini, Sachin Gupta

The MSc Program Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH) is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented, experiment-based program shaped around contemporary aspects of the built environment and practice.

Its goal is to prepare students from different disciplines for the continuing advancement of technological and computational processes in architecture, as they merge the fields of design, engineering, construction, and natural sciences. Coupling an intensive, critical, and analytical approach to computational design, simulation, and fabrication, the ITECH program is focused on challenging the design space boundaries of current architectural and engineering practice.

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The Master’s program ITECH

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Which interests and skills should I have?

Applicants should

have a basic knowledge of design, engineering, and construction principles
be interested in interdisciplinary research
be fluent in English

Which areas of specialization are there?

The M.Sc. Programme Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented, experiment-based programme shaped around contemporary aspects of the built environment and practice.

The goal of the ITECH programme is to prepare a new generation of students from different disciplines for the continuing advancement of technological and computational processes in development of the built environment through merging the fields of design, engineering, construction and natural sciences. Combining an intensive, critical and analytical approach to computational design, simulation and fabrication processes, the ITECH programme is focusing on challenging the design space boundaries of current contemporary architectural and engineering practice. It seeks to provoke a re-examination of techniques, methods and theories of design in relation to the fields of engineering, robotics, digital manufacturing, material science and biology.

What job prospects are available to me after graduation?

As the programme is merging the fields of design, engineering, construction and natural sciences with a strong focus on interdisciplinary skills, you will be qualified for a wide range of jobs.

The ITECH programme investigates the realm of integrative technological advancements as novel potentials in architecture, engineering and construction and seeks to prepare students for the complex contemporary conditions found in the building industry by engaging them in cutting edge computational architectural design techniques, structural engineering and advanced fabrication and construction technologies.

ITECH graduates typically start working in architecture or engineering offices or in startups with a strong focus on computational design methods and/or digital manufacturing processes. A large percentage of the ITECH graduates also continue their research as PhD students or research associates at a university or research group and/or start teaching.

Studying abroad

Studying abroad: what opportunities does the university of stuttgart have to offer.

Are you interested in going on exchange for a semester or two? Or would you rather do some research or attend a language course? Have you ever thought of joining a Summer School or planned an internship abroad? Whatever you have in mind for your exchange, the International Office will help you make your stay abroad an unforgettable experience. The first step will be to sign up online for our information sessions at the International Office that are offered on a regular basis. We look forward to your registration!

Studying abroad information sessions, partner universities, language requirements, application deadlines, scholarships

Application and admission: how do I get a place at the University?

Admission requirements.

The program is open to students with a recognized bachelor's degree in architecture (or architectural science), urban planning, civil engineering, biology or biomimetics, environmental engineering or similar engineering or natural science degrees. The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulations.

Language Requirements

Sufficient knowledge of English: IELTS (band 6) Certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based); Native speaker and students who have passed the entirety of their undergraduate studies in a program taught in English are exempt from this rule.

Applications are accepted once per year. The application, which includes a portfolio of work is submitted in mid February, with admission decisions announced in April for enrollment the following October. More information on the application process and program can be found in the informational brochure.

Application period for the winter semester: December 1 – February 15

The winter semester starts in October.

How is the program structured?

During the first year students will work on research projects. The first three semesters include seminar modules. During the final semester the Master thesis will be written.

Study schedule

Module Handbook

The Module Guide describes the modules and the required courses belonging to the module. The Module Guide (also called module handbook) is published in the Campus Management System C@MPUS (please click as follows: choose the degree - click on the book behind the study program's name).

Important Websites

Study program's website
Information on Master's degrees

Which institutes are involved in this study program?

Institute für Computational Design and Construction (ICD) with Chair for Computing in Architecture (CCA)
Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) with Biobased Materials and Materials Cycles in Architecture (BioMat) at ITKE

Accreditation

Contact for further questions

Itech m.sc. program.

Further information
Detailled information about the application procedure and the study program.

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Excellence Cluster IntCDC

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Excellence Cluster on “Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC)”

Stuttgart Research Center for Architecture: Integrative Design and Adaptive Building

The University of Stuttgart has a longstanding tradition and enjoys high international visibility as a center for innovation in the design, engineering and construction of architecture and the built environment. The “Stuttgart Research Center for Architecture: Integrative Design and Adaptive Building” bundles the competencies of ten faculties to further strengthen the university’s expertise and excellence in this research priority area, with the aim of promoting the comprehensive modernization of design, engineering and construction for architecture and the built environment.

ArchIDA unites the expertise of 33 Principal Investigators at the University of Stuttgart.

ArchIDA spans the disciplinary research fields of eight faculties at the University of Stuttgart …

Publications

ArchIDA members have authored numerous publications in the center’s research domain.

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