Overview

Urban Studies from Malmö University has a strong research basis and courses provide a number of novel and exciting dimensions.

Quick Facts:

In the first year, students will acquire an overview of the field of urban studies and its development. Students will then deepen their knowledge on current urban challenges in a global perspective as well as the growth of different urban conditions and forms. After this, students will hone their ability to investigate the relation between people's everyday lives and the physical forms of the city. At the end of the first year, an independent project is conducted.
During the second year, students will take elective courses amounting to 30 credits. To complete this part of the programme, students can choose to do an international exchange at one of Malmö University's partner universities or take elective courses at the Department of Urban Studies. The second year concludes with a master's thesis (30 credits).

The aim of the programme is to deepen students' knowledge of urban studies, preparing them to participate in research or qualified urban development investigations. It is aimed towards those genuinely interested in cities, urban life and all expressions of urbanity. The way that methods and skills are taught in the programme makes the curriculum particularly suited for students who dare to explore and to experiment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Studies: The Field of Urban Studies
Urban Studies: The Urban Question

Urban Studies: Catching Urbanity
Urban Studies: Making Urban Studies

Community Work in Urban Transformation

Research Internship

Project and Process Management for Sustainable Urban Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 12 other Masters in Urban Planning in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree, consisting of 180 credits.
The equivalent of English B/ English 6 in Swedish secondary school.

Selection:

Applicants are selected in order according to precedence from submitted three-part supporting document.
For students applying in the second admission round, (national admission round, March 15- April 15), the supporting document must be uploaded to antagning.se/universityadmissions.se by April 15.

Tuition Fee

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International

112500 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 225000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

Swedish citizens, as well as citizens of other EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, are not required to pay application and tuition fees.

Living costs for Malmö

7318 - 11465 SEK /month

Living costs

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

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Available Scholarships

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