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Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC)

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's degree focused on sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban futures.

Best for:Best for students with a background in architecture, urban planning, geography, or related fields seeking an international master's degree in urban sustainability.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum · Bochum, Germany · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Register by 28 February 2027
Funding
Scholarship
€300/mo
Start date
Winter semester
Full-time
Location
Bochum
Germany

Overview

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC) is a two-year, English-taught international programme jointly delivered by the UNIC European University alliance. The curriculum addresses the complex environmental, economic, and social transformations facing urban environments, equipping students with practical and innovative tools for sustainable urban futures. Participants complete coursework across multiple partner universities in Europe, engaging in City Labs, social design studios, and structured project collaborations. The programme culminates in a jointly supervised Master's thesis, research manuscript, or practical project.

Erasmus MundusMaster of Sciencepost-industrial cityurban designurban planningsustainabilitymobility

What you'll do

  • Participate in integrated coursework, lectures, and seminars across multiple European partner universities
  • Engage in hands-on City Labs and social design studios focused on real-world urban challenges
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects addressing urban transformation, inequality, and resilience
  • Conduct independent research and methodology training in quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial methods
  • Complete a master's thesis, publication-ready research manuscript, or practical project documentation

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English; B2 level demonstrated by an official certificate such as IELTS Academic 5 or equivalent

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Demonstrated academic background in a relevant field such as architecture, urban planning, geography, engineering, sociology, or public administration
  • Foundational knowledge of urban transformations, sustainability, or design-related disciplines
  • Ability to study and collaborate in an international, multilingual, and mobile academic environment
Nice to have
Prior experience or coursework related to post-industrial city developmentFamiliarity with GIS, spatial analysis, or digital storytelling tools
Eligibility
  • Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply
  • Must hold a university first cycle degree (Bachelor's or EQF level 6) granting access to a Master's programme

Funding & terms

Type
Scholarship
Amount
€300/mo
Duration
2 years
Programme
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
EU-FUNDEDEuropean Union (ERASMUS+) and Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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How to apply

Deadline: 2027-02-28

Prepare all required application documents including your academic transcripts and language certificates. Submit your application through the official programme application portal before the stated deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • BSc degree certificate
  • BSc transcripts
  • English language certificate
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Contact

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UNIC European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Erasmus Mundus Joint MasterGermany
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