Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design

Subjects: Planning;Development;Sustainability

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design Master’s degree program, offered by the University of Stuttgart in collaboration with Ain Shams University in Cairo, focuses on international urban planning. This specialization is crucial as rapid urbanization and social and ecological changes present new challenges globally. IUSD aims to cultivate a new generation of experts and decision-makers who can create holistic solutions for urban development's ecological, cultural, and social issues. Our students learn to blend engineering sciences with architectural, ecological, and socio-economic approaches. This training ensures they can design sustainably and use the built environment responsibly. The program covers various study subjects, equipping students with the skills to address complex urban challenges. By integrating diverse disciplines, we prepare our graduates to become versatile professionals capable of making a significant impact in the field of urban planning.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

has demonstrated sufficient language skills in English. As a rule, the Proof through a TOEFL test with at least 79 points (Internet-based test) or provided comparable evidence

Qualification Requirements

a degree in a bachelor's degree program lasting at least six semesters (or equivalent degree) in the courses of architecture, urban planning, Landscape architecture, spatial planning, civil engineering, geography, urban sociology, social sciences, cultural studies, political sciences, Economics or a degree program that is closely related in terms of content above-average examination results at a German university or equivalent university, technical college or vocational academy, their degree equivalent to a university of applied sciences qualification. With a degree in Geography, urban sociology, social sciences, cultural studies, Political science, economics or something closely related in terms of content Study program must demonstrate a subject-relevant specialization that leads to a Study in the master's program Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design.

Document Requirements

A transcript (with average grades and designated ECTS points per module). For students already enrolled at the University of Stuttgart, this is the "transcript of record" printout from C@MPUS. Your Bachelor's degree certificate (with overall grade), if you have already completed the Bachelor’s and received the final certificate. If you have more than one university degree, please choose the degree which serves as entrance qualification for the Master’s program you are applying for (Entrance Qualification for Master's Program). Supplementary application material: Depending on the subject, you may be asked for additional application material that you must be sure to enclose. For more detailed information, please refer to the overview table. Students still working on or who have finished their Bachelor’s at another university need to upload a description of the modules taken during their Bachelor’s studies. In some study programs, you may have to upload still other documents that will be requested automatically by the system.