Spatial Planning and Sustainability Umeå University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | find out | kr193200 in total |
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300
Total fee: SEK 193,200
Course overview
Spatial planning is about improving peoples' lives and planning for long-term sustainable societies. Today's societal changes require multifaceted skills of tomorrow's spatial planners. Do you want to develop your skills for qualified planning and investigation work? If so, the Master's Programme in Spatial Planning and Sustainability is something for you.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Basic requirements: A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special
Requirements: at least 90 ECTS credits in Human Geography, Geography, Social Planning, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Ethnology, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Economic History, Earth Science, Regional Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Architecture (with a profile including social science perspectives on planning), Landscape Architecture (with a profile including social science perspectives on planning), or another Social Planning-related programme. In addition, at least 7.5 ECTS in scientific methods (quantitative or qualitative) is required. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection
Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
Why study at Umeå University
- World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
- Academic Excellence
- First class facilities
- Breathtaking nature
- Highly international
- City of culture
- Student support
- Accommodation
- Sports minded
- Education in English