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Urban Planning NRW
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Building on degrees in architecture, urban planning or landscape architecture, the Master's degree in Urban Planning NRW provides in-depth scientific knowledge in the field of urban planning.

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Building on degrees in architecture, urban planning or landscape architecture, the Master's degree program in Urban Planning NRW provides in-depth scientific knowledge in the field of urban planning.

The modules are interdisciplinary in nature and are supervised by lecturers from the fields of architecture, urban planning, urban and regional planning, urban sociology, landscape architecture, environmental and transport planning.

It is a full-time course of study with free allocation of work. Lectures and seminars take place on Thursdays and Fridays. Project weeks are also planned, during which topics and designs are worked on intensively as block seminars.

The inter-university course combines the skills and courses offered by the participating universities. The location is Cologne.

Everything at a glance

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    Start of studies
    Winter semester

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    Standard period of study
    4 semesters

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    Admission restricted
    Yes

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    Language of instruction
    German

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Career prospects

With their design, conceptual and scientific skills, urban planners work as planners, consultants, appraisers and experts. The working environment includes both public and private clients, such as authorities and independent planning offices.

1) Professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree or a comparable degree in the fields of urban planning, architecture or landscape architecture with an overall grade of 2.5 or better.

For foreign applicants:
2) To apply, proof of German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages must be provided in the form of a certificate. A certificate of attendance is not sufficient. Enrolment is only possible if the German language test for university entrance (DSH2) or an equivalent language test (e.g. TestDaf with 16 points, ZOP of the Goethe-Institut, language diploma of the Kultusminsterkonferenz, level 2) has been passed. The DSH can also be taken at TH Köln at the beginning of September.
The current examination regulations always apply.

Examination regulations/study plans/module handbooks/internship regulations

Examination regulations (POs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Students are automatically subject to the current version of a PO when they enrol for their first semester. This means that even if the PO changes during the course of study, the original version according to which you enrolled is still valid (provided this PO does not expire).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of a PO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module to be studied can be found in the module handbooks (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination).e.g. requirements for taking a written examination or information on the content of the modules/courses,...).
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.

Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you at least take a look at the curriculum of your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.

Good reasons to study urban planning NRW at the University of Siegen

  • interdisciplinary
  • Project and design-oriented
  • Small learning groups
  • Full-time study with two days of attendance
  • University degree with the possibility of a doctorate

Advice and contact

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Created on 28.03.2025 by Janine Schludi, last modified on 09.05.2025