Master of Science in Urban Systems
Master the complexities of ecological sustainability and urban resilience through engineering and architecture.
Best for:Best for engineering and architecture graduates seeking to specialize in sustainable urban planning and resilient infrastructure design.
Overview
This Master of Science programme in Urban Systems is designed for students from engineering and architecture backgrounds to address complex ecological sustainability challenges in urban areas and surrounding territories. The curriculum explores the interactions between physical and technological systems, regulatory frameworks, and human behaviors. Students learn to implement innovative design approaches for more resilient urban planning and development. The programme spans 120 ECTS credits and equips future professionals with interdisciplinary tools for sustainable spatial management.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across 120 ECTS covering urban systems, sustainability, and technological infrastructure
- Analyze complex interactions between physical technologies, regulatory policies, and human behavior
- Apply innovative design and engineering methodologies to urban planning challenges
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects addressing ecological sustainability in metropolitan areas
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related discipline
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English and French proficiency as courses involve bilingual elements
Instruction: English and French
- Foundational knowledge in engineering or architecture disciplines
- Aptitude for interdisciplinary analysis of technological and social systems
- Analytical problem-solving capabilities applied to spatial environments
- Hold an appropriate Bachelor's degree recognized by EPFL
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Applications must be submitted online through the official EPFL Master's admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documents are provided before the relevant deadline.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree transcripts
- Diploma certificate
- Identity document
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