Program Overview
The Mobilities and Urban Studies at Aalborg University 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 Mobilities and Urban Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aalborg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mobilities and 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
- Project - Analysing Contemporary Mobilities
- Course - The Mobilities Turn
- Course - Integrated Design Theory and Metodology
- Course - Mobility Technologies and Infrastructures
- Course - Applied Philosophy of Science and Mobile Methods
- Designing Urban Mobility
- Mobilities: Place and Culture
- Simulating and Modeling Urban Flows
- Theories of the Network City and its Technologies
- Site Morphology and Landscape Techniques
- Mobilities: Policy, Branding and Place Management
- Mobilities and Tracking technologies
- Mobile Culture and Communication
- Mobilities Design: Concept and Diagram
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following bachelor degrees qualify for admission to the master\xc2\x92s programme in Urban Design (civilingeni\xc3\xb8r, cand.polyt. i urbant design), specializing in either Urban Architecture or Mobilities and Urban Studies:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Architecture and Design) from AAU (bachelors with a legal claim for admission to a master\xc2\x92s programme in direct continuation of their bachelor studies)
- Bygningsdesign (bachelor), DTU
- Bygningsdesign (diplomingeni\xc3\xb8r), DTU
- By-, Energi- og Milj\xc3\xb8planl\xc3\xa6gning (bachelor), AAU
Applicants with an equivalent Danish or foreign degree at a similar level may be admitted subject to individual assessment by the study board. If your bachelor degree does not qualify directly for admission to the master\xc2\x92s programme, the Admissions Office will forward your application for approval by the relevant study board.
Aalborg University expects that admission to this programme will be restricted. The restricted admission means that not all applicants who apply on time and fulfil the admission requirements are assured of a student place on the programme.
Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.
Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University are:
- IELTS (academic test): 6.5
- TOEFL (paper-based): 560
- TOEFL (internet-based): 88
- Cambridge First Certificate with the grade B
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg University 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
