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Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning

HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamburg, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Hamburg, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Sustainability
  2. Water, Material and Energy Cycles in the city
  3. Urban Noise
  4. Resource efficient urban technologies and infrastructure
  5. Economics and administration of buildings and urban services
  6. Legal and policy instruments
  7. Urban Planning on different scales

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are:

  • a Bachelors degree or recognised equivalent from an accredited institution in Architecture, Urban Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Law, Political Science, Business and Administration, Economics, Humanities or others with focus on REAP related fields; 
  • relevant work experience (this may have been gained prior to or while being enrolled at university); 
  • evidence of English language proficiency; 
  • demonstrated strong interest as well as personal aims and objectives for the study in the Master of Science REAP programme.

Satisfying these standards, however, does not necessarily guarantee your admission, since the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of places available.

All courses in the Master of Science in Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning are taught in English. To study in this programme, you should be able to:

  • write grammatically correct English and develop ideas clearly and accurately. Essays or reports are the main type of written work for in-term assessment. 
  • read with understanding, so you can find relevant information and analyse an argument without special guidance. 
  •  listen carefully in lectures and seminars to pick up key points, speak clearly so you can contribute to a discussion or present ideas in class.

All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.

You do not have to pass an English language test, if:

  • the instruction language of your previous studies (at least 4 semester) was English
  • you have attended a school of general education of at least 5 years where the English language was used as the medium of instruction
  • you have had a professional and subject-related stay abroad of at least 1 year in a country where the official language is English

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 310 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)

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HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)

Hamburg, Germany

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months