Master of Engineering | Urban Sustainability | online studies

As a global challenge, urbanization and smart city concepts are major development themes. There is a growing need for multidisciplinary approaches in the planning and management of urban environment development processes. This programme invites applicants to work together in dealing with practical challenges on the theme of urban sustainability.  The aim of the study programme is to adopt a multidisciplinary knowledge base, as well as development tools, supporting sustainability management.  

The programme is based on online teaching and learning. The thesis work is an opportunity to adapt current academic research to practical needs and situations in the sustainable city.  

Professional studies concentrate on the co-development of urban environments, environmental challenges and management of change. The student can choose complementary studies provided by other master programmes, or from other Master level courses in other higher education institutes. 

Structure of studies

The education contains core competencies (20 ECT cr), complementary courses (10 ECT cr) and a Master thesis (30 ECT cr). Freely elective complementary studies can be chosen from availableMaster level courses in LAB, or from courses available in other institutions providing Master level courses. Each student is provided with a personal curriculum, in which formerly completed Master level courses are considered, as is relevant work experience.