Master's in Sustainable Regional Development
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on practical solutions for circular economies, land-use planning, and resilient communities.
Best for:Best for graduates in agricultural, environmental, or social sciences seeking a practice-oriented Master's degree in sustainable regional planning.
Overview
The Master's in Sustainable Regional Development at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences equips students with practical tools for shaping resilient communities, spatial planning, and circular economies. Based on the Triesdorf campus in Bavaria, the programme blends green sciences, resource management, and regional value chains over three semesters. Students engage in project-based learning, interdisciplinary coursework, and collaborative methodologies to address modern ecological and economic challenges. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant undergraduate degree and meet English proficiency criteria to join this practical academic environment.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules in spatial planning, resource management, and scientific research methods
- Participate in practical project studies focusing on regional value chains and sustainability
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary assignments addressing urban-rural innovation and land-use planning
- Conduct independent research culminating in a Master's thesis and colloquium
- Engage with elective courses covering innovation management, entrepreneurship, and circular economics
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with a grade point average of 2.5 or better (German grading system) in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level required via official certificates such as IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT, or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in agricultural science, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, spatial planning, or related fields
- Ability to engage in scientific research methods and data collection
- Capacity for collaborative project management and agile teamwork
- Basic understanding of economic and social principles related to resource management
- Applicants with undergraduate degrees outside Germany must provide a VPD from uni-assist
- Applicants from India, China, or Vietnam require an APS certificate
- Completion of 210 ECTS is typical, though applicants with 180 ECTS may make up missing credits
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- CV
- Undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- uni-assist VPD (for foreign degrees)
- APS certificate (for applicants from specific countries)
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