ITECH Year 1
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| Project | Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Project 1 | 15 |
| Seminar | Seminar Module 1 | 6 |
| Seminar Module 2 | 6 | |
| Colloquia | Expert Colloquium 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Project | Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Project 2 | 15 |
| Seminar | Seminar Module 3 | 6 |
| Seminar Module 4 | 6 | |
| Colloquia | Expert Colloquium 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits (Year 1) | 60 | |
Advanced Standing
ITECH Year 2
| Semester 3 | Credits | |
| Project | Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Thesis Preparation Project | 15 |
| Seminar | Seminar Module 5 | 6 |
| Seminar Module 6 | 6 | |
| Colloquia | Thesis Preparation Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Project | Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Master Thesis | 30 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits (Year 2) | 60 | |
| Total Credits (Year 1 and 2) |
120 |
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The curriculum is based on the German semester system: the winter semester typically takes place between mid-October and mid-March with a two week Christmas break, while the summer semester takes place between mid-April and mid-September.
It is important to note that this is a full-time program and course work and studio submissions may also take place outside the semester times. The intensive learning and research environment coupled with the fabrication and prototyping nature of the program requires a full-time commitment.
Program Language
All program courses are fully instructed and evaluated in English.
Vacation Period
There are four holiday periods throughout the academic year: 2 weeks at Christmas, 3 weeks in the winter semester, 1 week at Pentecost and 3 weeks in the summer semester.
ECTS Credits
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a European standard for comparing study attainment credits. One academic year requires 60 ECTS credits, which is equivalent to 1800 hours of study. One ECTS credit is equivalent to 30 hours of study.
Students take courses up to 120 ECTS (European credit transfer and accumulation system) throughout the two years. The number of credits of each module reflects the approximate time required for a given course, as well as the weight of the module grade.
ITECH Modules
A more detailed overview and description of all ITECH modules as well as indication on ECTS credits can be found here: ITECH module overview
