
Overview
The Urban Studies MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) key facts:
This interuniversity program provides a strong interdisciplinary perspective on urban studies, allowing you to follow a core trajectory of shared courses and to enjoy the freedom to specialise by selecting from a large range of elective modules and courses.
During this track, you can also choose to replace one elective module with an internship that allows you to gain experience in a working environment relevant to urban studies, such as an NGO, a local government administration, a consultancy firm or a European network or institution.
Keen to continue with a PhD? You can also choose to do a research-oriented internship by working in a university department or another research institution.
Accreditation
All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.
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Courses include:
European Cities in an Urbanizing World
Urban Social Geography
Urban Economic Geography
Vienna courses
Urban Transitions
Urban Planning and Development
Urban Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
Geography Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 7 other Masters in Urban Planning in BelgiumExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
Have you completed a 180-ECTS academic bachelor degree or its equivalent in geography, planning, architecture, history, criminology, political science, sociology, demography, media and communication studies, cultural studies, or a similar discipline? You're welcome to apply for this program!
If you have a degree from a different field, please contact us and explain how your degree has helped prepare you for the Master in Urban Studies. You should also provide more information on your specific coursework (including transcripts of your course units).
You can check the application process on our dedicated MSc Urban Studies website: http://www.masterurbanstudies.eu.Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
4284 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4284 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1920 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1920 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Urban Studies.
Available Scholarships
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