Building Science and Environment

About this programme

In the Master’s programme in Building Science and Environment, students develop and deepen their knowledge in the fields of building performance, sustainable design and building informatics. Thanks to scientific and technical progress, sustainable buildings are becoming increasingly diverse in function and form, as well as more energy-efficient and tailored to the needs of their occupants. You will learn how to apply scientific methods and state-of-the-art technology to master the complex challenges posed by high-performance and sustainable buildings. For the English-taught Master's programme Building Science and Environment, there are 35 study places available per academic year. Study places are allocated through a four-stage selection procedure , which all registered applicants who meet the general admission requirements on the basis of their previous education must go through. Full details about structure and content of the program are available in the curriculum , opens in new window (PDF) and in the list of courses , opens an external URL in a new window in TISS. The Master’s degree programme in Building Sciences and Environment consists of the following examination subjects and their corresponding modules: Admission to the Master’s programme in ‘Building Sciences and Environment’ is possible after completing an eligible Bachelor’s degree at an accredited national or international post-secondary educational institution. Admission is subject to an individual assessment of your prior education and, where applicable, supplementary examinations.