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Overview
Key facts:
- With a focus on real urban places, set in both contemporary and historical contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighborhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, city planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change on urban lives and spaces
- In this Urban Studies - Planning and Living in Cities from University of Amsterdam students will explore housing, planning and policy issues in European cities as well as consider how these apply in other regions of the world. With a focus on real urban contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighbourhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, urban planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change.
- Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most vibrant and attractive cities, providing a fascinating laboratory for the exploration and examination of urban issues.
Programme Structure
This programme includes lectures on the following topics:
- City spaces and urban places
- Homes, housing and household issues
- Neighbourhoods
- Housing and Finance
- City living and social segregation
- Non Profit Housing Associations
- Housing/urban planning/Issues in other countries
- Urban development and redevelopment in a European context
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Landscape Architecture Public Policy Urban Planning View 11 other Short Courses in Urban Planning in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Advanced Bachelors and Masters and working professionals.
- Background: Students should have a strong background in the arts and/or social sciences, with a particular focus on expanding their (existing) knowledge in urban studies.
- Working professionals with a foundation in this field who wish to continue their education are also welcome to apply.
Tuition Fee
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International
1750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days. -
EU/EEA
1750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days.
- Professional Fee: €2000.
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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