Architecture (DIA) (M. A.)

Various scholarships are offered now and then by the internationl office IO but since the number of applications by students from the entire university is high whereas the number of awarded scholarships is low, it will be difficult to obtain such a scholarship. Please check the information provided by the IO regularly to not miss an opportunity. However, you may of course apply for external scholarships for example with the DAAD.

Each teacher determines deadlines for submissions and regulations for grading. Please make sure to inquire about those regulations at the beginning of the semester. 

In Germany nearly all Universities (as ours) award the academic title Master of Arts (M.A.) for master-courses in Architecture. The conferral of the Master's degree (M.A.) signifies successful completion of an architect's training. The qualification fulfils the requirements on academic studies for the registrability in a German Chamber of Architects and, in conjunction with the additional requirements of the chambers for the registration, to hold the title of architect. These additional requirements are (like in a number of other countries) the successful completion of two years of professional practice to get licensed. Our master degree also meets the requirements of the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EU of the European Union (amended by Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013) and is listed in Annex V.7. of the Directive. That means it is fully recognized within the EU. Furthermore the Master´s degree fulfils the requirements of the UNESCO/UIA Charter for Architectural Education. That means, it is an approved degree in Architecture for recognition and licensing as an architect worldwide. Of course additional requirements of chambers or registration boards differ from country to country.

If you have received your education in English, please include a statement or a paper that shows that. If proof can be presented you do not have to present a TOEFL/IELTS certificate. 

Yes, for exams you have to register yourself in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.

We are happy to provide such letter if needed. Please contact us. 

Please visit: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/enrollment.html

The campus plan can be found here:

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Bilderpool_HSA/Standorte/Dessau/Lageplan_Dessau_2018_web_HD.jpg

The Studentenwerk offers dorms near the campus. Please keep in mind that the dorms are in high demand and are primarily directed at 1st semester ba-students. Nevertheless, it is always worth trying to apply for a dorm but to also keep an eye open for alternatives. You can find information concerning the dorms here:

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing/residence-halls.html?showOptIn=1

There are a few Websites dedicated to find accomodation in Germany. Some of them are WG Gesucht, Immobilien Scout 24, Immowelt and Immonet. Please also see: https://www.löweundengel.de/en-gb

https://www.wohnen-dessau.de/stadtteil-dessau-mitte.html

oder /or

https://www.real-bau-dessau.de/wohnungen.html

oder /or

https://tag-wohnen.de/dessau-rosslau

you can also contact the dwg directly:  anne.lenz(at)dwg-wohnen.de

Pay special attention to the fact that some of the ads specify a limited time for rent, say, 1 or 2 months and not the whole semester.

Please also see: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing.html

Also see the Facebook Group: Dessau International, here students are offering vacancies if available.

You can also contact mrs. yili lu: yili.lu@hs-anhalt.de

The study regulations do not required include internships. Hence the immigration laws do not allow to officially apply for an internship or "holiday" semester. You may of course apply for internships nevertheless.  If you are successful in finding an internship you must remain an enrolled student by re-registering and hence extend your studies for the duration of the internship. 

Re-registration is done by transfering the program fees within the re-registration period. For details please check: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/during-your-studies/formalities/re-registration.html?showOptIn=1

A few days after the transfer, your updated immatriculation papers will become available for download at:

https://service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y

It is absolutely VITAL. The housing contract, in German, “Mietvertrag” is a must to open, among other things, the bank account and to get the visa once you are in Dessau. So, as soon as you get a place, ask the tenant (Vermieter) to give it to you, signed.

There is no general deadline that applies to all classes. Each teacher handles this differently. Please get in touch with the teachers in time. 

Semester Break and Internship

Please note: an official semester break must be applied for by filling out the necessary form and by sending it to kristin.schoeps@hs-anhalt.de

Find the form here: service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/asa-info/formulare/dessau/Formular_Antrag%20auf%20Beurlaubung_Application%20for%20suspension%20from%20studies_Dessau.pdf

The application can only be granted if you yourself are unfortunately sick for a longer period of time or if you are pregnant or are on maternal leave. Other reasons such as illness of a family member at home must be discussed with the office first. Also issues with obtaining a visa to come to Germany might be considered an exception since this situation is not in violation with already granted student visas. The rules are based on the federal visa laws stating that you are only entitled to a valid student visa if you are a fully registered, meaning fully paying student at the university. The DIA or the university does not make the rules.

Internships are no reason to apply for a semester off. You must remain a fully registered and hence fully paying student for the duration of your internship by re-registering for each semester paying the total fee of the program. Also note that internships are no mandatory part of your studies hence the DIA cannot issue letters to potential employers saying that it is.

Keep in mind that one semester of not attending classes might pose a problem since our program is based on 2 semesters per study year forming a unit. Meaning 1st year 2nd semester classes are only offered in the summer and 2nd year 1st semester classes are only offered in the Wintersemester. This means that taking an internship for two semesters is advisable.

All your grades are first being submitted to the office and are then handed over to Mr. Krug or Mrs. Schneider of the Student Service Center. If you do not see your grades please contact us so we can see what the issue is.

Semester Break and Internship

Please note: an official semester break must be applied for by filling out the necessary form and by sending it to kristin.schoeps@hs-anhalt.de

Find the form here: service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/asa-info/formulare/dessau/Formular_Antrag%20auf%20Beurlaubung_Application%20for%20suspension%20from%20studies_Dessau.pdf

The application can only be granted if you yourself are unfortunately sick for a longer period of time or if you are pregnant or are on maternal leave. Other reasons such as illness of a family member at home must be discussed with the office first. Also issues with obtaining a visa to come to Germany might be considered an exception since this situation is not in violation with already granted student visas. The rules are based on the federal visa laws stating that you are only entitled to a valid student visa if you are a fully registered, meaning fully paying student at the university. The DIA or the university does not make the rules.

Internships are no reason to apply for a semester off. You must remain a fully registered and hence fully paying student for the duration of your internship by re-registering for each semester paying the total fee of the program. Also note that internships are no mandatory part of your studies hence the DIA cannot issue letters to potential employers saying that it is.

Keep in mind that one semester of not attending classes might pose a problem since our program is based on 2 semesters per study year forming a unit. Meaning 1st year 2nd semester classes are only offered in the summer and 2nd year 1st semester classes are only offered in the Wintersemester. This means that taking an internship for two semesters is advisable.

Yes, we are proud to say the our degree is internationally valid. 

We are aiming at limiting the studio classes to 10 students in order to offer an effective and efficiant counceling during the semester. In rare occassions and always in collaboration with the studio teachers it is possible to slightly extend that number. Elective classes do not have such a strict limitation. 

In rare cases, funding for excursion costs may be applied for with the international office of the school. In general excursion costs must be covered by the students. 

The students must be able to cover the costs for their master thesis. However, there might be opportunites to contact sponsors maybe through the help of your advisers.

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/your-stay-at-anhalt-university/funding-and-working.html

In rare cases, funding for research trips may be applied for with the international office of the school. In general costs for research trips must be covered by the students. 

Kaltmiete (KM) is the cost of the rent, Nebenkosten (NK) are the services such as heating, gas, electricity, water, etc.. Warmmiete (WM) is the Kaltmiete + Nebenkosten. Kaution is a security deposit that in most cases, equals 3 months of rent.

When you get admission in any university in Germany you should keep in mind what will be the next steps. What types of preparation you need to take. What you need to work on before coming to Europe and things you have to take care of right after your arrival here.

5 steps that you need to take before arrival:

1. Apply for VISA (check current visa regulations that apply to you either with the German Embassy in your home country or online at germany-visa.org or on the website of German Federal Foreign Office).
2. Check the Prerequisite for a further visa extension while studying and living in Germany.
3. Weather and living style in Germany.
4. What you must bring with you.
5. Apply for a place in a student dormitory or take a look at housing options.

2 more websites, which could be helpful for you as well:

https://visaguide.world/europe/germany-visa/long-stay/student/

https://www.studying-in-germany.org/german-culture/

During the COVID Pandemic, please also visit this link:

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/international-office/corona-contact-form-for-international-students.html

6 steps that you need to take after the arrival:

1. Inform the Auslaenderamt of your arrival in Germany (foreign office of Dessau).
2. Open a bank account.
3. Get a housing contract.
4. Get student health insurance.
5. Get enrolled in Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
6. Extend the visa.

Dessau is a medium-sized town about 90 minutes south of Berlin and 45 minutes north of Leipzig. It is known for two UNESCO world heritage sites: the Bauhaus and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm. Both define the city and its surroundings and make it a destination for many tourists all through the year. Downtown you will find all that is necessary for every day shopping as well as shopping malls. The infrastructure includes an extensive system of busses and trams. The best way to get around the city is, however, a bike.

The 86€ are a registration fee which covers administrative costs for signing in and re-registering each semester. 

We encourage you to expand your knowledge and to apply for internships, however, since it is not a requirement, it might be difficult to get accepted. If you are successful in finding an internship you must remain an enrolled student by re-registering just like you would for a regular study semester. The law does not allow to apply for a "holiday semester" because of an internship. Your studies are hence extended for the duration of the internship.

In order to study at the DIA each student has to pay a fee of 936€ each semester. The fee consists of 850€ program fee plus 86€ registration fee.

In case you have already paid the semester fee and then realize that you cannot join the program as planned due to visa issues or other hold ups there are two options. either you can ask for a refund of your fees by sending a request to kristin.schoeps(at)hs-anhalt.de or you can choose to leave it for later enrollment.

most students usually decide for a refund.

The academic year at DIA is divided into a winter and a summer semester.

The winter semester starts October 1st and officially ends March 31st. Lectures run from October to the end of January. Exams and Presentations are held in late January/early February.

The summer semester starts April 1st and officially ends September 30th. Lectures run from April to the end of June. Exams and Presentations are held in late June/early July. Thesis presentations are in mid July.

The full amount goes here:

Beneficary: Hochschule Anhalt
Bank: Deutsche Bundesbank
IBAN: DE35 8100 0000 0081 0015 39
BIC: MARKDEF1810
purpose: Student Number _ name, first name (for first semester students, please add applicant number)

for re-registration also add: RM and the year (example: RM2018)

For more detailed information please see:

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/studieren/wege-ins-studium/immatrikulation.html#panel4-Rich

or

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/during-your-studies/formalities/re-registration.html

The official title is M.A. The course is accredited and is EU notified which allows you to practise as an architect in the EU. 

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You can find your grades in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.

You will find your grades for each modules in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.

There are several hotels, hostels and Gasthäuser for all the budgets. Some of the most famous ones near downtown are: City-Pension Dessau-Roßlau, Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel, Jugendherberge Dessau, NH Dessau and Hotel 7 Säulen. Nevertheless, more can be found using services such as Booking and, even a more convenient option can be Airbnb or Couchsurfing.

Please visit this link for updated information.

www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/your-stay-at-anhalt-university/health-care-and-health-insurance.html

A few days after the transfer, your updated immatriculation papers will become available for download at:

https://service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y

DIA has a unique academic as well as geographic position: To study in the famous Bauhaus City Dessau, 120 km (80mls) south of Berlin, is a challenge to any architecture student. In addition, Dessau is embedded in a triangle of old historic German Cities like Halle, Leipzig and Wittenberg.

The campus is about 10 minutes from the center of Dessau and right outside the main railway station. All buildings are within walking distance. The facilities include a cafeteria, a student coffee shop, a library, several computer pools, workshops for metal, wood and ceramics, a huge printing workshop, and a professional photo and video studio among others.

You need to show in addition to what you have been told with your admission package:

1. Copy of your admission letter (Zulassungsschreiben)
2. Copy of your passport (for Non-EU students) / national ID (for EU citizens)
3. Proof of sufficient health insurance 
4. Paying in slip as proof of having transferred the semester fee
5. Non-EU students: Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
6. biometric, passport-sized photo (for student ID)

Please also see:

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/enrollment.html