M.Sc. Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalization
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg) Cottbus
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 MayNext deadline
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About the programme
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg) offers a unique course in Urban Design - Revitalisation of Historic City Districts (Double Degree). This program provides students with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of urban design principles and strategies for revitalizing historic city districts. The double degree aspect allows students to earn a degree from both TU Brandenburg and a partner university, enhancing their credentials and global perspective. With a focus on practical application and real-world projects, students in this program gain valuable hands-on experience in urban revitalization. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to tackle the complex challenges of preserving and revitalizing historic city districts in a sustainable and culturally sensitive manner.
Fields of study
How to apply
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalization at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg)
English language
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6.0 IELTS
Academic requirements
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Yes. If you do not have your graduation documents yet, you can apply by submitting your current transcript of records instead. (If it is not in English or German, you also have to provide a translation by a certified translator.) If you are admitted to the programme, you will then be asked to submit your graduation documents upon enrolment.
1 year
Experience in identifying relevant urban development problems, defining tasks, methods and strategies to solve problems and the ability to design qualified concepts in a traceable way and qualified experiences in defining problems.
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Landscape Planning or Landscape Architecture
Experience in identifying relevant urban development problems, defining tasks, methods and strategies to solve problems and the ability to design qualified concepts in a traceable way
Language requirements
A certificate of proficiency in English must be provided. Accepted tests and minimum scores are:
- TOEFL (iBT at least 79 points)
- IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (minimum grade of B)
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (minimum grade of C)
- UNIcert, at least II
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalization
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification*
Transcript of Records Bachelor degree*
Proof of English language proficiency
Higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, A-Levels, High-School Leaving Certificate, etc.)*
Curriculum vitae (CV) (English language)
Letter of motivation (English language, approximately 1 page)
Project Portfolio (approximately 5 - 10 pages)
Copy of valid passport
- If these documents are issued in a language other than English or German, certified translations have to be provided in addition to the original language documents.
Additional documents may be required, depending on the application process via uni-assist or myBTU. Please read all information on the respective website carefully!
This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application procedure
Through Uni assist
Selection process
All applications are assessed individually to ensure that applicants meet the academic requirements necessary to succeed in the study programme. This assessment looks not only at the degree and the grades, but at the entire application (incl. letter of motivation, CV, portfolio, etc.).
Application quick facts
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Via uni-assist
uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.
Mode
online
APS
Required for Application
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Address
BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Burger Ch 2, 03044 Cottbus
Germany
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
N/A
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
Semester fee -165,00 €
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
40%
2 accepted out of 5 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.81
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
2.68
Best admitted grade
German scale
3.23
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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