Fachhochschule Mainz
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Fachhochschule Mainz

Fachhochschule Mainz

Shaping the future - Within the network of the three schools of Design, Engineering and Business.

Holzstraße 36, 55116 Mainz, Germany

About Fachhochschule Mainz

Mainz University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Mainz) is a public institution in Mainz, Germany, established in 1996 from the merger of historic departments with roots tracing back to an 18th-century academy. Serving approximately 5,800 students, the university is structured into three main schools: Design, Engineering, and Business. It is distinguished by its interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approach to education. The Institute of Architecture emphasizes core areas such as construction, construction technology, supporting structures, history of architecture, monument preservation, building typology, housing, and integrated planning and construction project management. The programs foster conceptual, creative, and constructive skills, focusing on developing sustainable renewal strategies in housing and urban development.
Program NameDetails
Architektur (Bachelor of Engineering)
Bachelor

This program provides a broad foundation in presentation and design, construction and technology, and the theory and history of architecture and urban planning. It equips students with conceptual, creative, and constructive skills to develop their own approach in the architectural field.

8 semesters
German
No tuition fees for German and EU citizens; semester contribution applies.
Deadline: Likely July 15th for the winter semester.
Architektur mit integrierter Praxis (Bachelor of Engineering)
Bachelor

This program integrates theoretical studies with practical experience in an architectural office. After the foundational studies, students alternate between studying and working half-weekly.

10 semesters
German
No tuition fees for German and EU citizens; semester contribution applies.
Deadline: Likely July 15th for the winter semester.
Architektur: Wohnungsbau (Master of Science)
Master

This program specializes in sustainable renewal strategies in housing construction and strategic housing construction development. It is designed for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

2 semesters
German
No tuition fees for German and EU citizens; semester contribution applies.
Deadline: Likely July 15th for the winter semester.
Innenarchitektur (Bachelor of Arts)
Bachelor

This program equips students with scientific, artistic, and constructive methods, and conceptual, manual, and design skills related to objects and spaces. Graduates can work at the intersection of architecture, communication design, media design and general design.

7 semesters
German
No tuition fees for German and EU citizens; semester contribution applies.
Deadline: July 15 for the winter semester.
Kommunikationsdesign (Bachelor of Arts)
Bachelor

This program provides skills in design, concepts, creativity and technology for contemporary communication across various media platforms. The curriculum includes typography, photography, motion design, UX/UI, and creative coding.

7 semesters
German
No tuition fees for German and EU citizens; semester contribution applies.
Deadline: June 1 and December 1 (likely for portfolio submission).
Kommunikationsdesign (Master of Arts)
Master

Specific details about this master program are limited in the search results, but it builds upon the bachelor's degree in communication design.

Unknown
German
Tuition information unavailable, check official website.
Deadline: Check official website.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Institutionally accredited by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate) since 1996. Programs are also referred to as being from an accredited Bachelor's degree course in Architecture.
Admissions
Not reported. The institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
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May 5 to July 15, 2025
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October 15 to November 2, 2025
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Mid-November to December 15, 2025
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April 15 to May 2, 2025
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Mid-May to June 15, 2025
Requirements
general: Secondary school certificate (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife).
masters_residential_building: Bachelor's degree in architecture with at least 240 ECTS credits or comparable diploma, with an average mark not less than 2.5.
bachelors_interior_architecture: Aptitude test required.

Fachhochschule Mainz Academic FAQ

Fachhochschule Mainz is Shaping the future - Within the network of the three schools of Design, Engineering and Business.

The acceptance rate for Fachhochschule Mainz is Not reported. The institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades., reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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Fachhochschule Mainz provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Architektur (Bachelor of Engineering), Architektur mit integrierter Praxis (Bachelor of Engineering), Architektur: Wohnungsbau (Master of Science), Innenarchitektur (Bachelor of Arts), Kommunikationsdesign (Bachelor of Arts).

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of The university-wide academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members for approximately 5,800 students, suggesting an overall student-to-faculty ratio of roughly 1:20 to 1:30. No specific ratio for the architecture programs was found., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Fachhochschule Mainz is situated in Mainz, Germany, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Fachhochschule Mainz holds accreditations from: Institutionally accredited by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate) since 1996. Programs are also referred to as being from an accredited Bachelor's degree course in Architecture..