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ARCHITECTURE (ARC)

1. An introduction to the Architecture industry at VGU

The International Program of Architecture (ARC) at Vietnamese-German University cooperates with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany. The program combines art and design with ecological, economic, and natural sciences requirements, fully imparting expertise with a focus on practical aspects. Learning architecture means learning to design and planning - from urban surroundings to details in construction. For example, the city and the buildings affect the lives of each individual; Outdoor and indoor spaces, as well as landscapes and gardens, contribute to the happiness of society.

The focus of a university degree in architecture at VGU is on design and structural engineering as well as planning from urban development perspectives. Knowledge and practical examples are taught at schools in a variety of contexts such as humanities, artistic design, natural sciences and engineering, economics, law, and ecology; from classical architectural drawings and models to animations and virtual scenes.

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Detailed study program:

2. Admission method

Admission is carried out via the following modes:

  • Mode 1 (TestAS): based on an entrance examination (TestAS) and regularly carried out in May every year. The admission quota of Mode 1 is up to 70% of each study

  • program. Applicants could submit valid TestAS certificates appropriate to applied study programs to substitute for the VGU entrance examination.

  • Mode 2 (High school Transcript): Selection based on the high school results of those who will graduate from Vietnamese high schools in the admission year.

  • Mode 3 (Direct admission): Direct admission for applicants having excellent academic achievements including provincial/national prizes or participation in international high school competitions.

  • Mode 4 (International high school degrees/certificates): Selection formality for applicants having recognized international high school diplomas (IBD, AS/A-Level, IGCSE, WACE…) or certificates of international aptitude tests (SAT, TestAS…).

  • Mode 5 (High school Graduation Exam): Selection based on the high school results of those who will graduate from Vietnamese high schools following blocks: A00/A01; D01/D03/D05/D07; V00/V02.

3. Skills required for architecture

Aesthetic and creative abilities together with scientific thinking are indispensable qualities of students studying architecture. Architecture students need to constantly learn about architectural and technological trends to apply to their products. The most important thing for architects is the passion for the profession to overcome the difficulties and pressures in the job.

4. Are you suitable for studying architecture undergraduate program at VGU?

In order to choose a suitable career, out of competence, students need to consider whether their personalities and interests are suitable or not. Besides knowledge and the ability to compute scientific thinking, each specific option has its own requirements that learners should learn clearly to choose the right learning path for them.

The architect is always a profession that attracts a lot of young people. The ability to perceive architectural art, aesthetics together with scientific thinking are indispensable qualities of an architect. The joy of drawing and showing creativity in design is the attraction of the architecture industry.

5. Career prospects for architecture

With a bachelor's degree in architecture, students graduate with extensive career opportunities. Students can freely choose to work as a technical architect, design architect, building information model manager, project manager, urban manager, interior designer, ...

In fact, 80% of architecture students at VGU find jobs right after graduation, and another 20% choose to continue to study at higher level.

6. Why should choose VGU

Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is the first public international university built on the basis of bilateral educational cooperation between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany, with the goal of becoming a research university. top rescue in the country and the region. Training and research activities of the university are focused on the strengths of architecture, science, technology as well as economics and management of Germany, adjusted to the reality and needs in Vietnam.

Architecture and other undergraduate programs at VGU are accredited by prestigious German institutions, taught entirely in English with experienced domestic and foreign lecturers and professors. Visiting lecturers directly from partner schools in Germany. Besides solid professional knowledge, VGU also equips students with the soft skills needed to become global citizens in the future. The internationally recognized Bachelor's degree in architecture, plus VGU's extensive partnership, will bring a wealth of cultural, academic, internship, and scholarship opportunities to students.

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WE ARE WAITING AT VGU

Where there is will, there is a way

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