Sustainable Cities, MSc in Engineering
Master the engineering and planning challenges of future sustainable urban environments.
Best for:Best for engineering and planning graduates seeking to design sustainable urban infrastructures and green growth strategies.
Overview
Aalborg University offers a two-year Master of Science programme in Sustainable Cities focusing on the complex infrastructure and planning challenges of rapidly growing urban populations. The curriculum integrates core engineering disciplines—such as waste management, energy systems, water resources, and transport—with political science, green growth, and impact assessments. Students are equipped to design and manage future cities that balance economic, social, and environmental goals in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The programme emphasizes cross-sectoral collaboration, research design, and practical tools for sustainable urban planning.
What you'll do
- Engage in cross-sectoral planning addressing urban energy, water, waste, and transport issues
- Apply tools and methodologies for sustainable city design and environmental impact assessment
- Integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals into urban development projects
- Examine theories of science, political frameworks, and research designs related to urban transitions
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in Engineering or related relevant field
Degree offered: MSc in Engineering
Language: English proficiency as required by the university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in engineering principles
- Interest in interdisciplinary approaches combining technical and social sciences
- Capacity for systemic problem-solving in urban contexts
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