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M.Sc. Transforming City Regions

RWTH Aachen University Aachen

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 1 Mar
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About the programme

RWTH Aachen University offers a course called Transforming City Regions, which focuses on the challenges and opportunities of urban development. The course explores topics such as sustainable urban planning, transportation systems, and the impact of digitalization on cities. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and case studies to gain practical experience in addressing real-world urban issues. The program also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to work with experts from various fields to develop innovative solutions for transforming city regions. Overall, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of urban development and equips students with the skills to contribute to creating more sustainable and livable cities.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Architecture(Architecture & Design)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Transforming City Regions at RWTH Aachen University

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

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NA

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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NA

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APS verification

APS certificate
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Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits acquired in spatial-related modules – for example urban design, urban, city, or town planning, urban studies, spatial planning, regional planning, landscape architecture, transport planning, environmental engineering, urban geography, urban ecology, urban governance, urban sociology, regional economy, cultural heritage protection, GIS, and general design

A portfolio: a set of creative pieces that demonstrates your ability to understand the spatial context of human behavior and/or spatial – especially urban – structures

Proficiency in English

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Transforming City Regions

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Selection process

Acceptance to the program is evaluated on the basis of your portfolio. You must send your portfolio by mail to the Chair and Institute for Urban Design during the application period.

The portfolio must be in A3 landscape format and document creative pieces of work that demonstrate your ability to design and/or understand the spatial context of human behavior and/or spatial – especially urban – structures. It can contain both graphic and written documentation. The portfolio must be produced entirely in English.

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.27

Avg. rejected grade

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Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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