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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 - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies 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
- Apply before , International
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More details
- October 1st for international applicants applying for DAAD scholarship
- September 15th at partner universities: KNUST, ARU, SURP, UACh
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Urban Planning View 17 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
In Germany all public universities are free of tuition fees. However, students are requested to pay a social contribution fee.
Living costs for Dortmund
730 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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