Skip to content
Hochschule Biberach
Other English Arts & Design

Summer School Iceland

Other

About the Program

This course covers the basic concepts of sustainability in construction, through the study of contemporary sustainable construction methods and best practices. The course addresses site management and land use, sustainable water engineering, indoor environmental quality, and basics of life-cycle-cost assessment. Emphasis is placed on the use of U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards to evaluate alternatives and select techniques for constructing sustainable projects. The topics are worked on in international groups with students from partner universities.
Show the original English text
This course covers the basic concepts of sustainability in construction, through the study of contemporary sustainable construction methods and best practices. The course addresses site management and land use, sustainable water engineering, indoor environmental quality, and basics of life-cycle-cost assessment. Emphasis is placed on the use of U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards to evaluate alternatives and select techniques for constructing sustainable projects. The topics are worked on in international groups with students from partner universities.

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Sustainable Construction

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Summer School Iceland at Hochschule Biberach

Is Summer School Iceland at Hochschule Biberach taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Summer School Iceland programme cost?

1.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Summer School Iceland at Hochschule Biberach?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Summer School Iceland?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Biberach — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

📬 Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

📬 Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.