Education and continuing education: Institute for Timber Construction

Teaching and continuing education are an important part of our work. We support students with their projects and graduation theses. Our master’s degree students are often involved in our research projects as assistants. As a business partner, you can suggest topics for student projects.

Offers of the institute

- Master of Arts
Architecture
On the Master in Architecture, you will reflect on socially sustainable values and develop your own architectural and social attitude.

This degree is run as a cooperation master’s programme with HES-SO...

Specialisations «Regenerative architecture & wood»
«Cooperative architecture of the open city»

Mode of study Full-time (4 semesters), Part-time (7 semesters)

Teaching language German (English, French)
Common modules with students from Fribourg and Geneva are taught in English and French. All written work can be submitted in German, English or French.

Location Biel city lab, individual seminars in Fribourg and Geneva
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- Bachelor of Arts
Architecture
With a Bachelor in Architecture, you can tackle current issues in architecture along with issues of sustainability. You shape the living spaces of the future.

During your studies, you learn to combine and...

Specialisations Minor “Circular and sustainable design and construction”
Minor “Integrated digital building”

Mode of study Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (8 semesters)

Teaching language German; some lessons in English

Location Burgdorf
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- Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Make a visible, long-lasting contribution for people and society. Shape the built environment of tomorrow.

During your studies, you will learn to develop technically creative solutions for construction...

Specialisations Minor “Circular and sustainable design and construction”
Minor “Integrated digital building”

Mode of study Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (8 semesters)

Teaching language German

Location Burgdorf
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- Bachelor of Science
Wood Technology
With a Bachelor of Science in Wood Technology degree, you create a sustainable future with wood as an efficient and versatile raw material and become a sought-after specialist and manager.

From timber...

Specialisations Timber Construction
Timber Industry

Minor
Circular and Sustainable Construction
Integrated Digital Design and Construction

Mode of study Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (7-8 semesters), additional optional one-year work placement

Teaching language German; some lessons in French or English

Location Biel
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- Master of Science
Wood Technology
Are you a wood engineer, civil engineer or materials engineer seeking to deepen your knowledge in the sustainable use of wood?

With this full-time or part-time master’s degree programme, you will specialise...

Specialisations Complex Timber Structures CTS
Management of Processes and Innovation MPI
Innovation in Bio-based Materials BBM

Mode of study Full-time (4 semesters)
Part-time (5 to 6 semesters)

Teaching language Englisch

Location Biel
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- CAS
Wood-Based Panels
Our Wood-Based Panels continuing education program provides you with in-depth knowledge for the wood panel industry. You will also get to know specialists and pears from around the world.

Duration One intensive week for each course.

Schedule Monday to Friday

Costs CHF 2'900 for each course (on-site in Biel)
CHF 2'600 for each course (online)
CHF 600.- for final thesis

Next session Module Process Technology starts september 2026
Module Adhesives and Emissons starts february 2027
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Master of Arts

Architecture

On the Master in Architecture, you will reflect on socially sustainable values and develop your own architectural and social attitude.

This degree is run as a cooperation master’s programme with HES-SO...

See degree programme

Bachelor of Arts

Architecture

With a Bachelor in Architecture, you can tackle current issues in architecture along with issues of sustainability. You shape the living spaces of the future.

During your studies, you learn to combine and...

See degree programme

Bachelor of Science

Civil Engineering

Make a visible, long-lasting contribution for people and society. Shape the built environment of tomorrow.

During your studies, you will learn to develop technically creative solutions for construction...

See degree programme

Bachelor of Science

Wood Technology

With a Bachelor of Science in Wood Technology degree, you create a sustainable future with wood as an efficient and versatile raw material and become a sought-after specialist and manager.

From timber...

See degree programme

Master of Science

Wood Technology

Are you a wood engineer, civil engineer or materials engineer seeking to deepen your knowledge in the sustainable use of wood?

With this full-time or part-time master’s degree programme, you will specialise...

See degree programme

Wood-Based Panels

Our Wood-Based Panels continuing education program provides you with in-depth knowledge for the wood panel industry. You will also get to know specialists and pears from around the world.

See continuing education offer