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MSc Hybrid School of Sustainability & Built Futures

MSc Sustainable Urbanism

Urban systems and climate adaptation · Studio charrette with real city constraints · Evidence-based planning and community engagement

OverviewDetailsNotes
Degree MSc
School School of Sustainability & Built Futures
Field Sustainability
Mode Hybrid
Duration 18–24 months
Credits 120 ECTS
Purpose & curriculum

Studio charrette

A timed collaborative studio where you propose an intervention and justify it with data, policy constraints, and community impact.

Tuition & scholarships
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Tuition €6,300 (EUR) Includes a low-residency design charrette with city partners (Vienna / Rotterdam).
Scholarships Climate Futures Scholarship Limited awards; apply early where possible
Start terms September Program-specific deadlines may apply
Language English Some modules include academic writing support
Before applying, review refund/deferral summaries and bring your sharpest questions to an open day.
Sample courses
No sample courses listed for this school yet. See the full catalog.
Faculty
Admissions requirements
Checklist (summary)
  • · Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • · English proficiency (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100, or waiver)
  • · Statement of purpose
Full process and deadlines are on the Admissions page.
Who thrives here

If you enjoy making decisions explicit—writing down assumptions, testing them, revising honestly, and respecting boundaries—this program is built for you.

FAQ
Is this architecture-focused?
It’s planning and systems-focused. Design skills are welcome, but we teach the methods used in studio.