Sustainable Urban Design - Master's programme Program By Lund University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

122,500 SEKTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s programme in Sustainable Urban Design at the School of Architecture has a globally well-established reputation for developing humanistic urban design that promotes liveability, community building and social sustainability. Drawing on best practices and advanced research into, the Master’s programme produces highly skilled professionals capable of meeting the challenges of sustainable urban design as productive, successful individuals who are creative, insightful and intellectually skilled in their approach to the profession and their practice. After graduating from the programme, you will have the required skills to practise as an urban designer with particular expertise in sustainable urban design. Our graduates are highly sought after on the global job market, and most find positions either in architect offices, government organisations or in further studies at PhD level. The programme’s close ties to professionals active in the field of urban development as a whole, mean that our students are given the opportunity to build a strong initial network that can help to kick-start and develop their careers.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s programme in Sustainable Urban Design at the School of Architecture has a globally well-established reputation for developing humanistic urban design that promotes liveability, community building and social sustainability. Drawing on best practices and advanced research into, the Master’s programme produces highly skilled professionals capable of meeting the challenges of sustainable urban design as productive, successful individuals who are creative, insightful and intellectually skilled in their approach to the profession and their practice. After graduating from the programme, you will have the required skills to practise as an urban designer with particular expertise in sustainable urban design. Our graduates are highly sought after on the global job market, and most find positions either in architect offices, government organisations or in further studies at PhD level. The programme’s close ties to professionals active in the field of urban development as a whole, mean that our students are given the opportunity to build a strong initial network that can help to kick-start and develop their careers.


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Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3+
90+
A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, physical planning or urban design. A digital portfolio of the applicant’s own work in the field that clearly proves that the applicant has good potential to benefit from the programme. English Level 6.
2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
-

International Students

122,500 SEK
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More programs from the university

Lund University in Sweden offers nine Bachelor’s degrees in English (BSc, BFA, BM) within the fields of science, medicine & health, business, economics & management, international studies & social sciences, and fine & performing arts.

The University is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential by providing an extensive orientation programme where new students are introduced to the University and life in Sweden. This includes a mentor programme where new arrivals get to meet current students who can then introduce them to Lund’s student life.

Tuition fees

Students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are generally required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees do not apply for EU/EEA citizens. Most programmes are $12 000–$17 000 per year. However, students can receive financial aid and scholarships.


Entry requirements

To meet the general admission requirements for the Bachelor’s level, all students must have successfully completed their upper secondary education and be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

There may be some other country-specific requirements and individual degree programmes may have additional entry requirements. The main application period for international students is mid October–15 January for all programmes starting in the autumn semester (late August) each year.

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Lund University in Sweden is well-known for being a research-intensive university. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of degree programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. Because of its wide disciplinary range, interdisciplinary collaborations and engagement with wider society, Lund University is particularly well equipped to meet complex societal challenges.  

Students wishing to pursue their postgraduate education can choose from over 100 Master’s degree programmes available across a range of subject areas, including: 

  • Architecture & Design
  • Business, Economics & Management
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Fine & Performing Arts
  • Humanities & Theology
  • International Studies & Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Medicine & Health
  • Science


Another option for students is to pursue one of the European Join University Master’s degrees offered by the university in cooperation with other European universities. Lund University students can also enrol in a Pre-Master’s Preparation Programme for students who wish to boost their academic study and English language skills.

Tuition fees

Students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are generally required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees do not apply to EU/EEA citizens. Most programmes are $11 000–$16 000 per year. However, students can receive financial aid and scholarships.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements for students wanting to pursue Master's level studies include having a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university and demonstrating proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. Most programmes at Lund University require a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

A degree programme may have additional entry requirements that students need to fulfil in order to be considered for admission. The main application period for international students is mid October–15 January for all programmes starting in the autumn semester (late August) each year.

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