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Overview
What you will study
The DISC - Design and Innovation for Sustainable Cities course offered by University of California, Berkeley fosters a multidisciplinary and international learning environment that gives students the tools and expertise necessary to craft innovative design-based solutions.
Guided by UC Berkeley faculty, expert professionals, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, DISC students confront the most pressing challenges facing cities. Through studio sessions, lectures, workshops, and field work, students have the opportunity to test their own creative ideas while working with some of the most renowned researchers and practitioners from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Benefits:
- Identify and explore the major debates around global urbanization and sustainability
- Understand the potentials and limitations of design and technology interventions
- Construct a project that spans from concept to design to plan to fabrication
- Connect with a network of highly engaged peers, faculty, and practitioners
- Earn college-level credit on an official UC Berkeley transcript
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- The Urban Innovation Seminar and Global Cities/Global Challenges Seminar
- The Studio Sessions and Digital Workshops
- Field Work and Site Visits
- The Guest Lecture Series
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development View 43 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United StatesAcademic 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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- Current college students
Tuition Fee
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International
7818 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7818 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
4938 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4938 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
- DOMESTIC VISITORS: $4,938
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: $7,818
Living costs for Berkeley
1750 - 2820 USD /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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