Brandenburg Technical University Exchange Program

Spring, 2008

Location

Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus, Germany.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students only.

Program Description

The Architecture School at Brandenburg Technical University was founded ten years ago in connection with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. It is located approximately 1-1/2 hours by train outside of Berlin, near the border with Poland. This program is being developed specifically for the University of Virginia and will coincide with our academic calendar for the fall semester. Approximately four students will be selected to participate each year.

All classes are taught in English by German Faculty. Typically, architecture students will enroll in the following courses:

Architectural Design Studio
Architecture and Planning
Architectural Conservation
Architectural Theory

In addition, some course work in a number of fields offered through the BTU Cottbus English language World Heritage Program will be available as will studies in German language. Students interested in studying in Cottbus should consult with Craig Barton, Campbell Hall (924.6467).

Cost

As an exchange program, normal tuition will be paid to the University of Virginia. Housing costs and estimated personal expenses have yet to be precisely determined, but will likely be comparable to costs at UVA. Airfare excursion rate on SAS from Washington is approximately $700. Field trips estimated cost $1,000.

	Home > Academics > Study Abroad > List of Programs > Brandenburg Technical University Exchange Program Spring, 2008 Location Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus, Germany. Eligibility Undergraduate students only. Program Description The Architecture School at Brandenburg Technical University was founded ten years ago in connection with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. It is located approximately 1-1/2 hours by train outside of Berlin, near the border with Poland. This program is being developed specifically for the University of Virginia and will coincide with our academic calendar for the fall semester. Approximately four students will be selected to participate each year. All classes are taught in English by German Faculty. Typically, architecture students will enroll in the following courses: Architectural Design Studio Architecture and Planning Architectural Conservation Architectural Theory In addition, some course work in a number of fields offered through the BTU Cottbus English language World Heritage Program will be available as will studies in German language. Students interested in studying in Cottbus should consult with Craig Barton, Campbell Hall (924.6467). Cost As an exchange program, normal tuition will be paid to the University of Virginia. Housing costs and estimated personal expenses have yet to be precisely determined, but will likely be comparable to costs at UVA. Airfare excursion rate on SAS from Washington is approximately $700. Field trips estimated cost $1,000.	Architectural History Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban & Environmental Planning Historic Preservation Certificate Program Admissions Dual Degrees Undergraduate Minors Study Abroad Information and Application List of Programs Continuing & Professional Education
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