Bachelor’s Degree Program in Landscape Architecture
Would you like to help shape our landscapes in a sustainable way? Are you interested in designing successful open space and landscape concepts and contributing to infrastructure projects? Then study Landscape Architecture at OST. As a graduate, you will take part in planning and designing our environment.
Program at a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Program Start
Each September during week 38
Duration of Studies
6 semesters full-time
8 semesters part-time
Tuition
CHF 1,000 per semester
Campus
Rapperswil-Jona campus
Registration Deadline
Applications are accepted as long as study places are available.
Good to Know
Since the courses are taught in German, we kindly refer you to the German pages for more detailed information.
Advantages of a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture
- Creativity: Landscape architecture provides a creative platform to design aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces that enhance people’s lives.
- Sustainability: The program equips you with knowledge of ecological principles and sustainable practices to protect the environment and preserve natural resources.
- Quality of Life: By designing green spaces, parks, and public areas, landscape architecture contributes to improving quality of life in urban and rural areas, creating inviting places for relaxation, play, and leisure.
- Functional Design: The program focuses on planning and designing outdoor spaces that consider accessibility, safety, and social interaction to create effective and user-friendly environments.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates in landscape architecture enjoy diverse career paths, including roles in architectural firms, urban planning offices, landscaping companies, and environmental organizations.
Program Focus and Content
The program offers the opportunity to select a specialization after completing the foundational coursework. Through a broad foundational curriculum and interaction with expert faculty, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the diverse fields within landscape architecture.
Planning and Design of Urban Open Spaces
You will focus on planning and designing urban open spaces, ranging from gardens and parks to streetscapes and historic sites. This work includes developing concepts at various scales, from neighborhoods to entire regions, as well as designing outdoor spaces in residential areas and unique locations such as cemeteries and zoos.
Landscape Construction and Management
This specialization trains you in landscape construction and management, enabling you to effectively organize and implement landscape architecture projects. As an expert, you’ll act as a link between planning and execution, managing projects, designing gardens, planning plantings, and providing comprehensive client consultations.
Landscape Development and Design
As a landscape architect, you’ll focus on the holistic planning and maintenance of natural and cultural landscapes, with a strong emphasis on ecological considerations. Your tasks will range from developing landscape and open space concepts to supporting renaturation projects and promoting nature-based tourism.