Overview

In lectures, for instance SPRING participants discuss the challenges of rapid urban growth, reflect on the conflict between environmental protection and economic development, develop concepts to improve transport systems or define strategies to cope with impacts of climate change.

Key Features

The first year of the SPRING - Regional Development Planning and Management programme takes place at TU Dortmund University, followed by a second year at one of the five partnering universities in Ghana, Tanzania, The Philippines, Brazil or Chile. Language of instruction is English.

The SPRING programme awards a M.Sc. Degree in “Regional Development Planning and Management”. Both final documents, certificate and transcript, are jointly issued by TU Dortmund University and the respective partnering university of the second study year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Approaches and Key Skills for Planners

Workshop - Planning Practice

Planning in Developing Countries and Physical Infrastructure

Planning Tools

Concepts and Theories for Planning

Socio-Economic Development Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Application deadlines

Self-financed students: 1st May for the intake in the same year

Scholarship: 1st Oct for the intake in the following year

Language

English

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95

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dortmund, Germany

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Urban Planning View 24 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Germany

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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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95

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a field related to Regional or Urban Planning with grades significantly above average

A high standard of proficiency in written and spoken English:

TOEFL (550 points paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) Please have your TOEFL-certificate sent to the institutional code 8523

IELTS (6,0)

Two years of professional practice is desirable and

A strong commitment to further work in regional development planning

For applicants for a DAAD scholarship: You should not have graduated from university more than 6 years ago.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The semester fee at TU Dortmund University is around 300 euros.

Living costs

Dortmund

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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 SPRING - Regional Development Planning and Management.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dortmund

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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