Master Urbanism (Part-time)
Are you eager to reflect on urban design and its impact on future generations? Join the internationally oriented Master Urbanism at Fontys Academy of the Arts. Learn to master connecting social, cultural, political, economic, and technological parameters through design.
Is this study programme for you?
You are driven, motivated and socially engaged
You gain a global view and practical solutions for real-world challenges.
You have a creative mindset and a strong affinity for conceptual thinking
And interacting with other art students greatly enhances your development.
Study and work simultaneously, gaining creative skills, experience, and a salary
Start working as a registred (independent) urbanist, right after graduation.
What are you going to learn?
You will gain a foundation through classes in philosophy, economy, and history
These theories help you understand the underlying processes of society.
Work individual or in teams on project-based real-world challenges
About an inclusive city or it's sustainable relationship with the landscape.
Balance work and study is a good process for professional and personal growth
Make good use of the personal attention of the involved and accessible team.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
- You can be admitted to this Master's programme if you have a Bachelor's degree in academic or higher professional education.
- You have to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in a relevant practice (Architect’s firm or related).
- For the preselection, we ask you to upload a portfolio, motivation letter and other required documents.
- If you pass the preselection, you will receive an invitation for an online interview. During this interview, we want to get to know you better and hear more about your motivation. The interview will last 20 minutes.
After completing the Fontys master Urbanism, you can register in the Dutch architect's register. As an urbanist, you will adopt an integrated, design-oriented approach to complex environmental issues. This gives you varied career prospects in urbanism and related fields:
- Urban planner
- Urban designer
- Sustainable development consultant
