Overview

The Strategic Urban Planning and Policies programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam requires more flexible approaches that recognise the complexity of cities, embrace urban sustainability and the open-ended aspects of urban development processes, acknowledge stakeholders’ needs, and balance specific and shared interests.

This programme will give you the qualifications to become an urban professional specialising in strategic urban planning and policy analysis. 

Career opportunities after graduation

Graduates will learn to assess socio-spatial dynamics in a city, identify and engage with stakeholders in a collaborative planning process, and develop creative solutions for complex urban problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Governance and Participation

Urban Complexity

Urban Data Analytics

Planning Approaches

Urban Visions and Frictions

Strategic Policy and Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Application deadline for candidates who do not require an entry visa: 1 August.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Public Policy Urban Planning View 53 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Netherlands

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in a field related to urban development

If English is not your mother tongue, an English language test or, in some cases, other proof of English proficiency is required.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

18600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

18600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Rotterdam

760 - 1265 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Students are welcome to apply for a variety of full and partial scholarships:

NL Scholarship Programme: 5000 EUR
Early Bird tuition waiver: 2000 EUR
World Bank Scholarship: Full Scholarship

More information is available on the school's website.

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