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Technical University Berlin
Berlin
Urban Design
Subjects: Urban Design;Planning
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
Architects, urban, regional, and landscape planners often find it challenging to address the intricate demands of urban development solely with their specialized knowledge and skills. Tackling these complex tasks requires a multidisciplinary, cooperative approach due to the numerous stakeholders involved. The Master's degree program in Urban Design bridges architecture, urban and regional planning, sociology, and landscape architecture. This program, in collaboration with Tongji University in Shanghai, offers a unique dual degree opportunity. Participants spend one year studying in Berlin and another year in Shanghai, gaining diverse perspectives and expertise. This approach ensures that students are well-equipped to handle the multifaceted nature of urban development, fostering a comprehensive understanding and practical skills necessary for effective urban design.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 300 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
The Urban Design master’s program is taught in English. Applicants are therefore required to provide proof of English skills at CEFR level B2 or equivalent. This is a prerequisite for admission. Knowledge of German is useful as some courses/modules are offered in German. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.
Qualification Requirements
The formal admission requirement for the consecutive master’s program in Urban Design is a first university degree in architecture, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture or a closely related subject qualifying the applicant for professional work.
Document Requirements
Applications must include a letter of motivation. Additional qualifications such as professional experience, commitment to social issues, publications, participation in extracurricular events, language skills, and IT skills can be included in the letter of motivation.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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