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Master of Urban Management

Advance your career in sustainable urban development and city management at Technische Universität Berlin.

Best for:Best for professionals with a background in urban development seeking advanced interdisciplinary training in city management.

Technische Universität Berlin · Berlin, Germany · R1 · First-stage researcher
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urban managementsustainable developmenturban planningenvironmental managementurban mobility
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
The Master’s course starts each year in October. The application period ends 30 April of the same year. Attention: Please note that the application deadline for DAAD-EPOS grants differs. The application period for DAAD scholarships is 15 June until 31 August of the year BEFORE you intend to start the UM course!
Funding
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3 semesters
Start date
October (Winter semester)
Full-time
Location
Berlin
Germany

Overview

The Master of Urban Management at Technische Universität Berlin provides rigorous, interdisciplinary training to address complex contemporary challenges in global cities. Spanning three semesters, the curriculum combines foundational theories in public administration, sustainability, and urban planning with specialized courses in environmental management, mobility, and housing. Students engage with international perspectives and are required to complete practical internships during the course of their studies. The programme culminates in a master's thesis prepared during the final semester.

Master of Scienceurban developmentpublic administrationhousingclimate mitigation

What you'll do

  • Complete coursework across urbanisation, governance, project management, and urban economics during the first semester
  • Focus on core areas such as environmental management, urban planning techniques, and mobility in the second semester
  • Complete professional internships in Germany or internationally during semester breaks
  • Conduct independent research and author a master's thesis in the third semester

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in urban development related fields

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English; B2 required, demonstrated via official language certificate such as TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Academic 6

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Foundational knowledge in urban development or related disciplines
  • Proficiency in English communication and academic writing
  • Capacity for independent project management and research
Nice to have
Prior academic or practical exposure to environmental management or public governanceInternational experience in cross-cultural urban contexts
Eligibility
  • At least two years of practical experience in a field related to urban management

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Programme
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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-04-30

Prepare your application documents and submit them directly via email to the designated programme address before the annual deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Bachelor's degree transcript
  • Official language certificate
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Urban Management Programme Office
Technische Universität Berlin
DAAD development-related postgraduate courseGermany
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