Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Strengthen the capabilities, skills and knowledge of professionals in the field of research on cities, climate change and resilience from a theoretical and practical, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective, who develop research capabilities that allow them to undertake processes of generating new knowledge and propose solutions from a comprehensive vision of complexity, related to the planning, development and management of cities and the territory, contemplating risk and disaster management as well as adaptation to climate change, capacity evaluation, preparation and contingency planning with a high sense of social responsibility and sustainability.

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Strengthen the capabilities, skills and knowledge of professionals in the field of research on cities, climate change and resilience from a theoretical and practical, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective, who develop research capabilities that allow them to undertake processes of generating new knowledge and propose solutions from a comprehensive vision of complexity, related to the planning, development and management of cities and the territory, contemplating risk and disaster management as well as adaptation to climate change, capacity evaluation, preparation and contingency planning with a high sense of social responsibility and sustainability.

Admission requirements

PTE Academic

43+

IELTS

4+

TOEFL

42+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

Bachelor's degree or graduation certificate and proof of completion of social service.
Certificate of undergraduate studies with an average higher than 80 (eighty) or its equivalence.
Demonstrate a minimum B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) preferably in the English language or its equivalent.
Submit results of the general knowledge exam that the Academic Board deems most convenient.
Pass the preparatory course.
Submit a letter explaining the reasons for pursuing the master's degree.
Approve the other requirements published in the respective call.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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