Highlights
Tuition fee
9320 EUR / year
2552 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
9320 EUR / year
2552 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you concerned about how our surroundings are designed and how to use it for upcoming generations? Then join Urbanism programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

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Overview

Are you eager to reflect on urban design and its impact on future generations? Join the internationally oriented  Urbanism  degree offered at Fontys University of Applied Sciences . Learn to master connecting social, cultural, political, economic, and technological parameters through design.

You will gain a foundation through classes in philosophy, economy, and history

These theories help you understand the underlying processes of society.

Work individual or in teams on project-based real-world challenges

About an inclusive city or it's sustainable relationship with the landscape.

Balance work and study is a good process for professional and personal growth. Make good use of the personal attention of the involved and accessible team.

Key Facts

  • You are driven, motivated and socially engaged

    You gain a global view and practical solutions for real-world challenges.

  • You have a creative mindset and a strong affinity for conceptual thinking

    And interacting with other art students greatly enhances your development.

  • Study and work simultaneously, gaining creative skills, experience, and a salary

    Start working as a registred (independent) urbanist, right after graduation.

Careers

  • After completing the Fontys master Urbanism, you can register in the Dutch architect's register. As an urbanist, you will adopt an integrated, design-oriented approach to complex environmental issues. This gives you varied career prospects in urbanism and related fields.
  • Urban planner
  • Urban designer
  • Sustainable development consultant

Programme Structure

  • The Core studio programme is supported by a range of skill-based trainings and a theoretical foundation on architecture and urban design, economy, sustainable design, and art history. 
  • 8 studio projects, workshops, and a large number of advanced skill-based trainings.
  • Graduation studio project

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

 

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Tilburg, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission requirements for EEA, NON-EEA en Dutch students for the master’s degree programme are:

    Bachelor (B/BSc) Architecture

    Bachelor (B) Art Academy (Architectural design/Interior design)

  • Work a minimum of 20 hours a week in a relevant practice (Architect’s firm or related). The academy offers alternative practice studios for students who are temporarily unable to find a regular job. 
  • In these alternative practice studio’s students will work on assignments by real stakeholders and will be supervised by practitioners. There is usually no remuneration for participating students.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    9320 EUR / year
    ≈ 9320 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2552 EUR / year
    ≈ 2552 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands
700 - 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 Urbanism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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