- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Cottbus
- In cooperation with
- Cairo University and Alexandria University, Egypt
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The course is held entirely in English language.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- 15 May for the following winter semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- Yes
- Additional information on tuition fees
- The standard four-semester degree programme is tuition free.
Within the double degree along with local semester fees, additional 3,000 EUR will be charged for the second and third semester as well as 750 EUR for the fourth semester.
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- The Master's programme in Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalisation cordially welcomes motivated individuals from across the globe and Germany. Prospective applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor degree in architecture, urban and regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or related disciplines.
This programme offers a diverse curriculum designed to equip students with essential urban design skills, with a specific focus on revitalising existing neighbourhoods and urban landscapes of cultural significance. Graduates will acquire the expertise necessary to address the multifaceted challenges of contemporary urban environments, fostering innovative solutions for sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rich communities.
At the core of the curriculum lies an interdisciplinary approach to learning and practical engagement. Through design-based projects and comprehensive coursework, students explore the intricate relationship between architecture, urban design, urban development, and cultural heritage preservation. This approach empowers students to envision and implement holistic solutions that shape the built environment across various scales.
The programme offers two study options:
• A standard four-semester degree programme (https://www.b-tu.de/en/urban-design-ms/details), fully offered at BTU, with an option to study one semester abroad
• A double degree programme (https://www.b-tu.de/en/urban-design-ms/double-degree) in cooperation with Cairo and Alexandria universities in Egypt
- Current information
- For students in the Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalization Double Degree programme, a DAAD-funded scholarship opportunity is available; further details can be found on the programme’s website: https://www.b-tu.de/en/urban-design-ms/double-degree/scholarships (https://www.b-tu.de/en/urban-design-ms/double-degree/scholarships).