Overview

In the Environmental and Infrastructure Planning programme from University of Groningen, you will be part of an international classroom with students originating from different regions across the globe, some of them having experience in planning practice already.

Our dedicated staff, will challenge you to rethinking real life planning problems by integrating concepts like self-organization, adaptive capacity and transition management. Through a mix of interactive teaching methods you will strengthen your collaboration and communication skills, and your ability to work and think independently.

Job prospects

The Master opens up a wide field of potential careers in both the public domain and the private sectors. Our graduates:

Work in Governments: as policy advisors at international, national, provincial and local offices in charge of spatial planning, transportation or water management.

Work in Consultancy: as project managers national and international firms in engineering, design and sustainability.

Start their own business or go into research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Research and Planning Practice

EIP: Interactive Workshop

Planning Theory

Dilemmas in Infrastructure Planning

Restricted Elective: Planning Methods for Smart Governance

Project and Programme Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 35 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Netherlands

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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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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in spatial planning, urban/regional planning, urban/regional development, environmental management, human geography, land use planning and management, public administration (*with a focus on spatial analysis and issues, e.g. minor related to urban planning or human geography), landscape architecture, water management**, civil / transport engineering** (**with some basic knowledge on policy making, e.g. minor related to public administration, governance or policy).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21400 EUR / year

≈ 21400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs

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