Urban Management and Development (UMD)(IHS)
Master
The MSc in Urban Management & Development is a 12-month English-taught programme offered in 4 Master tracks that allows students to specialise within their chosen field.
Cities are in a constant state of unprecedented change. Between now and 2030, urban areas are expected to triple in surface; by 2050, 68% of the population will reside in cities. Population movements of this scale create physical, economic, environmental and social challenges. To remain sustainable, liveable and competitive, cities need well-trained urban managers in policy development and good governance. The MSc programme focuses on socio-spatial dynamics in planning, climate resilience and sustainability, governance and economics of cities and equitable access to sustainable land and housing.
The MSc programme is designed to give students the skills to analyse, understand and solve contemporary urban issues in their countries through forward-looking policy-making. A key feature of the programme is the use of comparative methodologies to discuss urban issues, policies and trends worldwide. Next to high-quality academic content, the programme also equips students with knowledge of popular data analysis software and negotiation skills.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
11 months
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 18,600
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 18,600
Admission
Application requirements
At least a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in a field related to the chosen course.
Working experience in relevant field is considered an important asset during the selection procedure.
If English is not your mother tongue or you did not complete a university degree in the English medium, an English language test is required. IELTS (6.5) & TOEFL (90)
Language requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 232
- TOEFL computer based
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 18,600 | |
| € 18,600 | |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jun '26 | - |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
Fundación Beca
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
