290 Urban Planning and Smart Cities Degree Programs

The Intelligent Mobility MA programme builds on the rich history of vehicle design at the RCA, and places this within the context of a number of emerging social, cultural and technical changes. These include the shift to autonomous systems, renewable power, demographic changes and the increasing synthesis between man and machine. The programme defines and describes a paradigm shift which brings together existing fields with a design-led approach that addresses both physical and virtual aspects of the mobility space as an integrated whole.

The Programme, shared by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture, both from the University of Porto, benefits from the sharing experience in previous years between the two institutions and aims to provide students a theoretical and practical experience for a deeper professional practice, beyond international borders, providing a variety of topics in the areas of planning, management, and urban policy in medium and large agglomerations.

Increasing concern about the environmental and health emergencies have triggered a wide debate on the need to integrate public health and urban design and planning to mitigate climate change, support sustainable living and improve people's well-being.

Offering viable proposals for sustainable development without sacrificing urban planning is the goal of this Master's program in Urban Planning and Sustainability. It aims to equip professionals working on reconciling territorial planning with environmental considerations with the necessary tools. The way an urban project is designed, how it integrates with the surrounding area, and how it impacts the environmental quality of the environment are all key concepts in sustainable architecture. Land-use regulation plays a fundamental role in the path toward a more sustainable future, as established by numerous studies and public policy strategies at both the national and European levels.

The MSc in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design analyses challenges faced by urban areas in designing sustainable, inclusive, and urban environments, evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and policies. High-quality planning and design are at the heart of transforming our cities.

The MPhil in Architecture and Urban Design (Projective Cities) is an 18-month research and design programme that examines questions at the intersection of architecture, urban design and planning.

Our accredited Urban Planning degree allows you to explore the forces that shape our cities and neighbourhoods and help lead the debate about their future. This Urban Planning degree focuses on the built environment and how it’s developed. You'll develop a thorough understanding of planning processes, design awareness and housing policy so you're equipped to pursue a career in town planning.

Nordic urban planning has recently become the focus of intensified interest from urbanists worldwide who are seeking to learn from innovative approaches to sustainability, liveability, mobility, ‘smart’ cities, empowerment, welfare and more. This program provides a unique opportunity to study such approaches to planning cities and urban life in a global context with leading researchers from the universities of Roskilde (Denmark), Malmö (Sweden) and Tromsø (The Arctic University of Norway).

The Urban and Regional Planning MA will give you the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to practise professionally as a spatial planner in a variety of private, public and third sector/ community contexts. Building on the University of Westminster's experience of delivering postgraduate courses in town planning for more than 80 years, it examines planning across diverse contexts and scales but focuses in particular on planning in, and for, towns, cities, and urban regions in the UK. You'll be taught by qualified and dedicated staff who possess vast industry, research and teaching experience, and moreover, you'll benefit from studying in a genuinely interdisciplinary academic environment with excellent industry links in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and covers both the ‘spatial’ and ‘specialist’ elements of the RTPI’s requirements for initial planning education. It is designed to accommodate busy schedules and offered for full-time or part-time study at our modern Marylebone campus in central London. The course's main objective is to create critical-minded, well-rounded, and highly employable graduates who can excel in a variety of career environments and possess the skills and competencies necessary for addressing the manifold challenges and opportunities associated with contemporary spatial development and planning. In addition to the MA qualification, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate options are also available, enabling you to access the course at a point that is relevant to your circumstances, achieve credits and leave at a point that specifically meets your needs.

This BSc Urban Planning and Development programme opens a wide range of exciting career opportunities in planning, development and surveying. Graduates have an excellent track record securing employment in these sectors as well as transport, economic development, environment policy, and housing and urban regeneration. With modules that involve practitioners, you will also have the opportunity to understand how your learning applies to the real world and consider the ways in which you can develop your professional profile and employability.

This MSc will provide you with a broad education in international planning and a specialism in urban design, enabling you to acquire the knowledge and critical understanding to make a significant contribution to the management and design control processes of cities.

MA in Urban Planning and Sustainable Transformation. Create the world of tomorrow with creative solutions for the complex landscape of our cities and spaces. Our innovative Master's degree program Urban Planning and Sustainable Transformation is tailor-made for visionaries who are ready to tackle contemporary challenges in the field of spatial design. Become a part of it and shape the future!

The world is becoming more urbanized, and cities are growing denser and more diverse. It's exciting—it's also challenging. From transportation to environment and crime to education, urban issues are complex because they're interrelated. NYU Wagner gives you the unique opportunity to study urban planning in the context of these issues, within a school of public service.

Today more than half of the world’s population lives in cities.This proportion is expected to further increase by 2050. To manage our cities effectively and sustainably has thus become essential to preserve and optimize resources and improve the well-being of citizens. In recent years, a new concept of Smart City has emerged to tackle modern cities’ issues and make urban development more sustainable and liveable. Most cities across the world are undergoing this transformation triggered by the ongoing digital transition contributing to innovative urban infrastructures and providing efficient services to citizens.

Ready to shape the future of cities? Join Urban Sustainability Studies to study across Europe, pick from 20+ minors, and tackle the challenges modern cities face. With personal advice and hands-on experience, this unique programme sets you apart!

The programme aims to: enhance existing construction-related professionals with the knowledge of urban design and regional planning; produce experts with comprehensive knowledge of urban design and regional planning; provide multi-disciplinary approach for architecture, civil engineering, urban design, urban planning, building services and construction professionals; etc.

How can we plan cities that withstand climate change, social challenges, and rapid societal transitions? In the Master's Programme in Sustainable Urban Planning, you gain the tools to analyse, design, and develop the sustainable cities and living environments of the future. The programme combines theory and practice, with close links to research and society.

This JUNIA MSc label prepares students to develop urban areas by integrating energy use and efficiency, the use of new energies and technologies, and environmental planning into their thinking. The training also enables future professionals to become involved in the design of complex, multidisciplinary city projects by developing a holistic approach and blending technological and social parameters.