Urban Sustainability
Study Master's Degree in Urban Sustainability
As a global challenge, urbanization and smart city concepts are major development themes. There is a growing need for multidisciplinary approaches in the planning and management of urban environment development processes. This programme invites applicants to work together in dealing with practical challenges on the theme of urban sustainability. The aim of the study programme is to adopt a multidisciplinary knowledge base, as well as development tools, supporting sustainability management.
The programme is based on online teaching and learning. The thesis work is an opportunity to adapt current academic research to practical needs and situations in the sustainable city.
Professional studies concentrate on the co-development of urban environments, environmental challenges and management of change. The student can choose complementary studies provided by other master programmes, or from other Master level courses in other higher education institutes.
Attach copies of your work certificates and official translations (if the originals are not in English, Finnish or Swedish). CV does not replace a work certificate issued by the employer. The employment certificate must state the date on which it was issued.
Entrance examination
The entrance examination contains a written assignment and an interview. The written assignment is a development plan of a working life-based project or issue. The interview is a video recording made by the applicant. In the video, the applicant will answer questions delivered beforehand. The instructions to prepare and submit the assignment and the video recording will be published on LAB UAS website.
