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Utrecht University Master of Science in Urban and Economic Geography
Utrecht University

Master of Science in Urban and Economic Geography

Utrecht, Netherlands

2 Years

English

Full time

01 Jun 2025*

Sep 2025

EUR 20,043 / per year **

On-Campus

* non-EU/EEA students: 1 April

** Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time) 2024-2025: € 2,530

Introduction

Cities and urban regions are breeding grounds for innovation and economic growth. However, continuous urban growth can lead to several challenges and differences, and an increasingly global economy has both winners and losers. So how do different people use and experience a diversity of spaces within cities? And how can we explain that some regions grow, while others decline?

Everyday city life perspective

During the one-year Master’s programme in Urban and Economic Geography, you will study the city and its economic, social and cultural developments from various academic perspectives and thematic angles, with an interdisciplinary approach. You learn how important urban and economic issues are interwoven, and understand the relation between people and places in an urban environment. Furthermore, you will gain the academic training needed to uncover (hidden) layers of society and contribute to a better present and future society by tackling its challenges.

Let's go abroad!

The international field trip is an integral part of the Master’s Urban Economic Geography. Taking the acquired knowledge from introduction courses as a starting point, you will analyse contemporary dynamics, developments and transformations in European and/or American metropolitan regions. Visit less-known and new facets of the cities, discuss geographical sites and contexts with people who live and work there, and engage in fieldwork by organizing walking tours through particular neighborhoods. Available destinations vary from year to year, the choice is yours!

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Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.

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