Master of Science

Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING)

TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, GermanyArchitecture & Urban Planning

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

This international master's programme focuses on regional development planning and management for regions in growing economies. It combines spatial planning, sustainable development, project-oriented study, and an international perspective on planning practice.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: professional experience in a planning-related field; a strong commitment to further work in regional development planning is desirable
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: English proficiency is required. The official programme pages reviewed did not clearly publish a current exact accepted-test list or score threshold.
Accepted bachelor fields: A first university degree in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, sociology, political sciences, economics, administration, or a related discipline is required.
APS Certificate: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for planning, regional development, urban and infrastructure projects, public administration, international development cooperation, and research roles dealing with sustainable regional transformation in growing economies.

Specialisations

Policy Planning and Implementation in GhanaPolicy Planning and Implementation in the PhilippinesUrban Planning and Management in TanzaniaPlanning, Governance and Public Policies for Sustainability in BrazilPolicy Planning and Implementation in Chile

Typical job roles

Business analystFinancial analystConsultant

Target industries

Water utilitiesEnvironmental consultingMunicipal servicesEngineering consultanciesEU institutionsGovernmentNGOsThink tanksInternational organizations