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4 semesters
English
Free
Winter
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.
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What you need to apply for Transforming City Regions at RWTH Aachen University
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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
What to prepare for your application to Transforming City Regions
Step-by-step guide to applying for Transforming City Regions at RWTH Aachen University
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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Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
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Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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