European Urban Studies (EUS) Master of Science
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on urban research, social cohesion, and sustainable planning in a globalised context.
Best for:Best for students with a background in architecture, urban planning, sociology, or related social sciences seeking an international research-oriented Master's degree.
Overview
The European Urban Studies (EUS) Master's programme at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach to understanding contemporary urban challenges. Students explore critical themes such as social cohesion, urban housing, cultural diversity, and sustainable mobility through a blend of urban planning, sociology, and design. The curriculum emphasizes research methodology and design, culminating in an independent research project conducted during the third semester, often in collaboration with international partner universities. This programme is specifically designed to prepare graduates for professional careers in urban planning, research institutions, and civil society, as well as for future doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Participate in thematic and theoretically oriented seminars and lectures during the first two semesters.
- Develop and execute an independent research project during the third semester, potentially at an international partner institution.
- Engage in comparative urban research projects with European partner universities.
- Produce a formal research article and present findings in a colloquium.
- Author a Master's thesis in the fourth semester based on individual research interests.
- Collaborate with international guest lecturers and peers on transdisciplinary urban issues.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 180 CP in architecture, landscape architecture, urban/regional planning, urban design, geography, urban sociology, or related social/cultural sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.0)
Instruction: English
- Academic background in urban-related disciplines
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher
- Ability to conduct independent research and project management
- Capacity for critical analysis of urban issues
- Must hold a university degree with at least 180 CP
- Must pass the university's internal selection procedure
- Non-EU students must provide proof of financial resources for a residence permit
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-15
Applicants must submit their materials through the uni-assist portal or the university's campus portal. The application requires a CV, a detailed motivation letter, and an essay reflecting on urban issues.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Essay
- Official language certificate
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