Building Sciences and Environment (Master)
In the Master’s programme in Building Science and Environment, students develop and deepen their knowledge in the fields of building performance, sustainable design and building informatics. Thanks to scientific and technical progress, sustainable buildings are becoming increasingly diverse in function and form, as well as more energy-efficient and tailored to the needs of their occupants. You will learn how to apply scientific methods and state-of-the-art technology to master the complex challenges posed by high-performance and sustainable buildings.
| Degree programme code | UE 066 444 - Master's Programme Building Sciences and Environment |
|---|---|
| Related Master's programmes | Master's programmes in Architecture and Planning, opens an external URL in a new window |
| Duration | 4 semesters |
| Credits | 120 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Degree | Dipl.-Ing. (internationally comparable with "Master of Science") |
| Module structure | Building Sciences and Environment, opens an external URL in a new window |
Selection Procedure
For the English-taught Master's programme Building Science and Environment, there are 35 study places available per academic year. Study places are allocated through a four-stage selection procedure, which all registered applicants who meet the general admission requirements on the basis of their previous education must go through.
Programme Structure
Full details about structure and content of the program are available in the curriculum, opens in new window (PDF) and in the list of courses, opens an external URL in a new window in TISS.
The Master’s degree programme in Building Sciences and Environment consists of the following examination subjects and their corresponding modules:
- Fundamentals (30,0 ECTS)
- M01 Fundamentals of Science and Research (15,0 ECTS), M02 Fundamentals of Building Physics and Performance Assessment (5,0 ECTS), M03 Fundamentals of Data-driven Design Computing (5,0 ECTS), M04 Fundamentals of Structural Design, Risk and Reliability (5,0 ECTS)
- Advanced Methods (25,0 ECTS)
- M05 Sustainability (5,0 ECTS), M06 Data and Integrated Processes I (5,0 ECTS), M07 Data and Integrated Processes II (5,0 ECTS), M08 Applied Research (10,0 ECTS)
- Specialisation Elective Courses (20,0 ECTS)
- M09 Specialization: Elective Courses (20,0 ECTS)
- Free Electives and Transferable Skills (15,0 ECTS): Students are free to choose their courses from any recognised universities, both national and international; however, they must complete at least 4.5 ECTS in the subject area of Transferable Skills.
- Master's Thesis (30,0 ECTS)
Further Information
Admission to the Master’s programme in ‘Building Sciences and Environment’ is possible after completing an eligible Bachelor’s degree at an accredited national or international post-secondary educational institution. Admission is subject to an individual assessment of your prior education and, where applicable, supplementary examinations.
For example, the following Bachelor's programmes at TU Wien are considered eligible for admission:
- Bachelor's Programme Architecture
- Bachelor's Programme Civil Engineering
- Bachelor's Programme Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's Programme Informatics
→ Prior to the admission, you have to go through the selection procedure.
You can find the general admission requirements on the page Admission to Master’s Programmes, opens an external URL in a new window.
Graduates of the programme are well equipped to pursue careers in professional practice, consultancy firms, industry, research, development organisations and academic institutions.
At TU Wien, you can undertake one of the following doctoral programmes after completing your Master’s degree:
- 796 700 – Doctoral Programme in Engineering
- 796 600 – Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences
- 796 300 – Doctoral Programme in Social and Economic Sciences