Program Overview
The Urban Studies at University of Vienna is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Urban Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- European Urban Studies
- Urban Social Geography
- Urban Sociology
- Urban Economics
- Urban Analysis I
- Urban Analysis II
- Demography of European Cities
- Principles of Urban Planning
- Comparing Urban Development: European and US- American Cities
- Urban Development and Planning in Eastern Europe
- Urban analysis III
- Urbanism and Architecture
- Urban Culture and Urban Politics
- Urban analysis IV
- The Sustainable and Liveable City
- Master thesis and exam
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You may apply for this programme if you hold a bachelor degree of geography, architecture, sociology, social sciences, cultural studies, comparative literature, art history, anthropology or a similar discipline. Please note that the number of students is limited.
If you are a citizen of Belgium, Austria, Denmark or Spain you may apply within your own country. Non-EU students should apply in Brussels.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Vienna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Vienna
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
The University of Vienna is a public research university in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and with around 85,000...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2019-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 180
