Overview

The exposure to teaching and planning environments of different cultures forms an important intention of the degree course, contributing to intercultural sensibility and competencies.

The Urban Agglomerations MSc program offered at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences consists of four semesters. The specific study content during the first two semesters at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences provides the students with a broad understanding and basic knowledge of urban agglomerations.

Career prospects

In its specific aims, the course is primarily practically oriented, training and qualifying for a professional career and responsible position in the public, semi-public or private sector, such as urban and regional administrations and local authorities with their planning or management departments, development corporations, free-lance consultants, real estate agencies, research bodies, international institutions etc.
The overall conception aims to approach and solve complex urban problems in interdisciplinary teams and to prepare decision-makers for their future tasks as well in developed as in developing countries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urbanisation and Housing in a Global Context

Urban and City-regional Development

Sustainable Cities

Inclusive Cities and Universal Design

Social and Cultural Challenges of Cities

Urban and City-regional Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Landscape Architecture Urban Planning View 19 other Masters in Urban Planning in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First degree conforming to EU first degree standards (from a University or University of Applied Sciences), awarded by a higher education institution in architecture, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, landscape and environmental planning, facility management, surveying, real estate, geo-informatics or other planning-related disciplines with a standard period of studies of at least 6 semesters (3 years) or 180 Credits;

Professional experience of at least one year;

English language ability

Letter of motivation;

Curriculum vitae;

Letter of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year

Additional Details

+ administration fee for each semester in the respectively applicable amount (approx. 375€)

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / month

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

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