Urban Studies (Research) Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

33,800 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The two-year Research Master’s in Urban Studies deals with questions surrounding the increasing urbanisation of today’s world. Cities are characterised by economic, social, political and cultural opportunities, but also carry risks of social problems, inequality and security issues. In this programme, you will learn to research and analyse these challenges.


The Research Master's in Urban Studies combines the disciplines of urban geography, economic geography, urban and regional planning, and urban sociology to provide a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to studying urban change, as well as the opportunities and challenges this produces. You will learn about contemporary urban phenomena and will be trained in a variety of research methodologies and techniques to understand these from a critical perspective.

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The two-year Research Master’s in Urban Studies deals with questions surrounding the increasing urbanisation of today’s world. Cities are characterised by economic, social, political and cultural opportunities, but also carry risks of social problems, inequality and security issues. In this programme, you will learn to research and analyse these challenges.


The Research Master's in Urban Studies combines the disciplines of urban geography, economic geography, urban and regional planning, and urban sociology to provide a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to studying urban change, as well as the opportunities and challenges this produces. You will learn about contemporary urban phenomena and will be trained in a variety of research methodologies and techniques to understand these from a critical perspective.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
190+
100+
3+
Students with a serious interest in cities and the urban environment, and a Bachelors’ in a social sciences related discipline (such as human geography, sociology, urban and regional planning, political science and anthropology), are invited to apply to the Research Masters in Urban Studies, providing they meet all other entry requirements. Students with a Bachelors’ in a related area (such as architecture and design) with demonstrable commitment to, or experience of,  urban research, may also be considered (but will also need to demonstrate an understanding of social research methods)  
International degrees are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the degree should be equivalent to three years of Dutch academic education.
24 Months
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,418 EUR
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International Students

33,800 EUR
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Are you ready for the challenge of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree at the University of Amsterdam? We’re international and inquisitive, ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide. Set in the heart of Amsterdam, we value freedom and diversity and promote a global mindset.

Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? Do you want to join an innovative academic community in pushing boundaries and solving complex issues? 
Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.

Master's programmes at the UvA

Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:


Find out more about practical matters, scholarships how to apply at: https://www.uva.nl/en/education/education.html

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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