Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)

The MSc Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD) trains students in the field of 'Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design' while at the same time, they learn to work on complex, practice-based case-studies in interdisciplinary teams. The programme aims to equip students with practical and conceptual skills for holistic, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative approaches to sustainable urbanism and design.

Academic requirements

Professionals with Bachelor's degrees in geography, sociology, environmental management, political science, economics, cultural studies, or Arabic, African, or Islamic studies with relevant professional experience will also be considered, but they should also provide proof of relevant professional experience in fields related to architecture, urban and development planning, or infrastructure design.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

IELTS (min. band 6) or TOEFL (min. score 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based).

Accepted bachelor fields

Internationally recognized Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, regional planning or civil engineering. Professionals with Bachelor degrees in geography, sociology, environmental management, political science or economics can be considered but should provide proof of relevant professional experience.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

1500 EUR for non-EU citizens, 0 for EU citizens. Students from least developed countries and ACP countries are exempt.

Semester contribution

Approx. 200 EUR per semester (registration fees).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: 1500 EUR for non-EU citizens, 0 for EU citizens. Students from least developed countries and ACP countries are exempt. Semester contribution: Approx. 200 EUR per semester (registration fees).

Programme graduates will be equipped to work in international organisations, in national and local governments and urban agencies, non-profit agencies, non-governmental organisations, and planning/design companies. They will also be prepared for academic careers and be well positioned for PhDs and international research projects.

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