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Master in Collaborative Spatial Development

An interdisciplinary master's program shaping open, agile, and sustainable spatial futures.

Best for:Best for graduates and professionals from architecture, planning, social sciences, or design seeking to master interdisciplinary spatial development.

Hochschule Luzern · Horw, Luzern, Switzerland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
30. April (für Studienstart im Herbst)
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Start date
Fall
Location
Horw, Luzern
Switzerland

Overview

The Master in Collaborative Spatial Development is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary graduate program offered by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Designed for graduates and practitioners from architecture, urban planning, social work, environmental sciences, economics, and IT, the program focuses on developing robust collaborative procedures for future-oriented spatial planning. Students expand their foundational disciplinary skills while strengthening cross-disciplinary cooperation to address complex urban and regional challenges. The curriculum comprises 120 ECTS credits and prepares participants for advanced professional and research roles in planning, administration, and policy.

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What you'll do

  • Participate in inter- and transdisciplinary project work integrating multiple academic domains
  • Engage in collaborative planning and design procedures for agile spatial development
  • Complete coursework and project assignments equivalent to 120 ECTS credits
  • Bridge theoretical concepts and practical applications in administration, planning, or policy

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban planning, spatial planning, landscape architecture, social work, art, design, environmental sciences, economics, computer science, or a related field

Degree offered: Master of Arts Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in kollaborativer Raumentwicklung

Language: German; proficiency required for coursework and communication

Instruction: German

Required skills
  • Foundational disciplinary training in a relevant field such as planning, design, or the sciences
  • Interest in collaborative and transdisciplinary working methods
  • Aptitude for addressing complex socio-spatial and environmental challenges
Nice to have
Prior practical experience in spatial planning, public administration, policy, or researchDemonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse professional and academic backgrounds
Eligibility
  • Hold an eligible bachelor's degree or equivalent professional background

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How to apply

Deadline: 04-30

Interested candidates should review the program requirements and submit their application through the official university portal by the April 30 deadline for the autumn semester start.

Documents required
  • BSc transcripts
  • Application form
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