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.
Yes, for exams you have to register yourself in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.
The campus plan can be found here:
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.
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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.
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:
- 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).
- Check the Prerequisite for a further visa extension while studying and living in Germany.
- Weather and living style in Germany.
- What you must bring with you.
- 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:
<link en/international/international-office/corona-contact-form-for-international-students.html>https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/international-office/corona-contact-form-for-international-students.html</link>
6 steps that you need to take after the arrival:
- Inform the Auslaenderamt of your arrival in Germany (foreign office of Dessau).
- Open a bank account.
- Get a housing contract.
- Get student health insurance.
- Get enrolled in Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
- Extend the visa.
In order to study at the DIA each student has to pay a fee of 1.154,80 EUR each semester. The fee consists of 850 EUR program fee plus 304,80 EUR contribution fee including semester ticket.
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@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.
You can find your grades in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.
Please visit this link for updated information.
