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Architecture
Architecture is about planning and designing a variety of structures. Architectural, technical, design, social, historical-cultural and aesthetic issues intertwine. During their studies in architecture, students learn to realize projects together with specialists and responsible persons and to implement a wide variety of designs, both in teams and individually. Architects have exciting opportunities in their profession and career.
In the study of architecture, one acquires the architectural basics, from design to construction planning and the construction process in building construction or civil engineering. Architectural methods, for example, drawing in axonometry and perspective and architectural theories are taught theoretically as well as practically. The course of study is more or less practice-oriented, depending on the school.
Depending on the field of study or type of school, the length of study differs. The bachelor's degree can be completed full-time or part-time and lasts between 6-8 semesters. Afterwards, it is possible to continue with a master's degree, which takes another 2-4 semesters. The start of studies is usually in the fall or spring.
A bachelor's degree costs between 4,500 -8,000 francs, depending on the university and duration, and at a higher technical college between 10,000 - 50,000 francs, again depending on the educational program. The differences are shown to you here.
Students need creativity, spatial awareness, and an interest in computational and geometric problems. In addition to direct admission, most schools know of additional ways, such as an entrance exam, to get into the program. Often, prior education in an architectural field is required.
Studies in architecture offer you a wide range of promising career opportunities. You work as an employed or even freelance architect in the architectural office. Architects can work in the following areas, for example: Urban planning, construction management, building physics, civil engineering, design of structures. Depending on the specialization of an architectural office, you will work closely with other specialist planners such as lighting planners or kitchen planners. In addition, you have the opportunity to further your education at any time.
The salary: In Switzerland, as an architect, a salary Between 65,000.- and 95,000 francs is possible, this varies, of course, depending on the industry, degree and position. You can find potential employers here.
University or university of applied sciences: architecture can be studied at BFH Bern, FHSG St.Gallen, UNILI Vaduzas well as FHNW Olten, among others.
Master's degree or bachelor's: You can find specific courses in architecture at universities in Switzerland including experiences of students below. Also you will find below a selection students, graduates and architects who advise you online and free of charge regarding studies and careers.
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