Germany: Architecture at Biberach University of Applied Sciences
For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the CSU International Programs website here.
Program Highlights
City: With less than 35,000 residents, Biberach is one of Germany's liveliest small towns. Biberach hosts an annual German film festival, including short films, documentaries, and independent films making their debut. The town also offers two museums, a historic marksman festival, and an annual music night on the central marketplace.
University: The Biberach University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1964 as an architecture school but has since expanded to include 17 fields of study in science and engineering. Focusing on praxis and projects, the university immerses students in the field through partnerships with local businesses and small class sizes.
Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.
Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.
Language of Instruction: English, German
Special Notes: Must be an architecture major from Cal Poly SLO or Cal Poly Pomona
About the Biberach University of Applied Sciences
The world is changing - together we can shape it!
Biberach University stands for forward-looking, sustainable teaching and research. As a technical university, courses and topics are drawn from practical experience. In-service training is the third important pillar of its scientific work. It has opted for the BioEconomy development path, because for the future, industries will have to convert its production from fossil to biogenic raw materials, construction materials and residues, as well as regenerative energy sources. The University has formed thematic focal points in the fields of biotechnology, energy, construction and business administration, where the BioEconomy sees solutions for the necessary transformation that society so urgently needs. Everyone is invited to actively participate in this process with their own ideas and skills. Because the world is transforming - and change is required!
Biberach is a top-ranked institution for architecture in Germany. The university prides itself on its familiar and communal atmosphere, ensuring you will feel right at home and fully supported in your studies.
CSU IP's programs in Germany are administered by full-time local CSU staff. The program begins with an intensive six-week Intensive Language Program (ILP) in Horb, a small town near Tübingen. The ILP is a German language and culture course focusing on grammar, composition, and conversation, as well as an introduction to German culture. Students then move to Biberach to continue their studies in architecture. Students take one German language course each semester in addition to their architecture courses.
