Urban Studies and Planning University of Helsinki

Overview

The Urban Studies and Planning course from the University of Helsinki balances theoretical, historical and conceptual knowledge with the acquisition of methods, skills and experiences. Students gain a broad understanding of urban phenomena as well as practical experiences in collaborative and concrete situations.

Below you find the programme structure and curriculum explained in detail. Teaching in the programme is given in English. Exams can also be taken in Finnish or Swedish, and the Master’s thesis can be written in English, Finnish or Swedish, depending on the chosen language of the degree.

Career opportunities:

The programme prepares students to understand complex urban phenomena as well as to interpret and apply knowledge from different expert areas related to urban development. 

Students will have an integrated understanding of, and training in applying, more interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to urban development. As graduates they will be prepared to find employment in local and international positions within public, private and non-profit organisations, planning, architectural and policy advisory firms, research institutes and NGOs.