This English-taught Master’s programme offers a practice-oriented education in landscape architecture that prepares graduates for contemporary professional challenges. Teaching is organised around six applied subject areas that range from small- to large-scale planning and design projects to understanding landscape systems. Emphasis is placed on project-based learning, the use of information technologies in design, and practical application of planning methods so you develop portfolio-ready skills sought by employers.
The course has a pronounced international dimension: it engages with cross-border issues, involves partners and examples from multiple countries, and includes project work carried out in various European locations. This global focus helps you gain experience working on transnational briefs and exposes you to diverse planning contexts and regulations.
Overall the programme is geared toward aligning training with labour-market needs, enabling students to refine skills that will remain in demand in the future. The strong practical emphasis, combined with international project work, makes it a good fit for students aiming for careers in contemporary landscape planning, design consultancies, or international project teams.
Core subject areas (practice-oriented)
This two-university International Master's in Landscape Architecture is taught alternatingly at the partner campuses in Freising-Weihenstephan (near Munich) and Nürtingen (near Stuttgart). Cohorts that start in a summer semester follow the campus rotation: the 2026 summer intake studies in Freising-Weihenstephan (application deadline 1 October 2025) and the 2027 summer intake will study in Nürtingen (application deadline 1 October 2026). The standard duration is three semesters.
The programme is organised across three semesters (summer → winter → summer) with a clear mix of design studios, technical skills and management modules:
Depending on prior qualifications, some students must complete an additional compulsory internship and an extra seminar, in which case the programme extends to four semesters.
Graduates will be able to integrate ecological and systemic thinking with practical design and planning skills, apply GIS and digital terrain‑modelling tools, and develop professional project management and communication strategies for landscape projects. The curriculum emphasises strategic planning, international perspectives on planning systems, research methods and evaluation, culminating in a practice- or research-based Master’s thesis. Teaching combines academic staff expertise with substantial input from external specialists: courses on management, marketing and digital planning methods are frequently delivered by practitioners, and invited experts act as guest critics in studio projects. This practical orientation prepares students for professional roles in landscape architecture, planning and related fields.
Requirements / further information (concise)
Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree and demonstrate strong academic performance. Acceptable prior qualifications include a completed Bachelor's (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning, Landscape Construction, Landscape Management, Architecture, or Urban/Regional Planning. Degrees may be from a German university or a Berufsakademie (University of Cooperative Education), or from a foreign institution if the program is comparable.
In addition to subject relevance, the undergraduate qualification must show above‑average examination results. For international applicants, “comparable” degrees and grade interpretations are assessed by the admissions office; academic transcripts and official grade documentation are typically used to verify the level and quality of prior study.
Winter Semester (International)
1 OctoberHowever, it is strongly recommended for international applicants to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid any potential delays.
Summer Semester (International)
1 October 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
1 October 2026
Graduates are prepared for professional roles in landscape architecture and planning, including positions in design and planning offices, public-sector spatial planning departments, environmental consultancies, and project management roles for international or cross-border landscape projects. The curriculum’s emphasis on GIS, digital visualisation, project management and international practice equips alumni to work on large-scale planning and design projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and engage with transnational planning challenges.
Because the programme combines practical studio work, internships (where required), and international project experience, graduates are also well placed to pursue roles in research institutions, NGOs focused on landscape and environmental issues, and consultancy firms that require expertise in digital planning tools and strategic landscape management. Networking opportunities with guest practitioners and partner organisations increase employability in both German and international labour markets.
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