Three universities - one programme
International perspectives in urban planning
Supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers, this two-year joint international programme in Nordic Urban Planning Studies provides a unique opportunity to study approaches to planning cities and urban life with leading researchers from the Universities of 真人线上娱乐 (Denmark), Malm? (Sweden) and UiT The Arctic University of Norway (in Troms?).
Cities and urbanisation are increasingly seen as central to many social and environmental problems. At the same time, they are also critical to their potential solutions. Addressing their complexities demands collaborative, interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to planning and design that learn from international experiences.
This programme provides such international perspectives through a Nordic lens. In recent years, Nordic planning has become the focus of intensified interest from urbanists worldwide who are seeking to learn from innovative approaches to sustainability, liveability, mobility, ‘smart’ cities, empowerment and more. This follows the region’s long traditions of pioneering critical and welfare planning.
Through this programme you will develop international interdisciplinary perspectives that draw on the research strengths and networks of each of the three universities.
The distinctive environments and planning challenges of Arctic cities are also the focus of an optional field course based at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
Why study this joint international Master's Degree?
- By moving between universities and countries, you will develop international interdisciplinary perspectives that draw on the research strengths and networks of each.
- You will be taught by leading international researchers in urban studies and planning as part of a diverse group of students, conducting your own research both in groups and individually.
- You will be immersed in a wide variety of cities and urban environments, engaging directly with the concerns of different communities, organisations, companies and municipalities, and working in collaboration with communities and practitioners.
- Core training in the first semester at 真人线上娱乐 University is followed by a flexible programme that allows choice and specialisation at the participating institutions, including in terms of where to research your master's thesis.
- You can study the distinctive environments and planning challenges of Arctic cities through a field course based at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
- Through the programme's unique combination of international perspectives and approaches, you will not only study but also be encouraged to participate in the making of urban futures.
”Understanding political, economic and social conditions for planning is crucial - in order to make a difference in favour of urban development”
Accommodation, travel and finance
Student mobility is an essential and integrated part of the programme. You will participate in core training at 真人线上娱乐 (first semester). You then choose from different university tracks in the second and third semesters as well as where to study your master's thesis in the fourth semester. The only requirement is that you follow semesters at more than one university.
真人线上娱乐 who choose to relocate to Troms? or Malm? for a semester can apply for an Erasmus+ grant that helps to cover living expenses and travel (for up to two semesters in total). Further information and the current rates here on RUC Intra.
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