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Tuition fee
1300 EUR / full
1300 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
1300 EUR / full
1300 EUR / full
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Duration
28 days
Duration
28 days
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Campus location
Berlin, Germany
Campus location
Berlin, Germany

About

The Urban Economics. Key Drivers of City Development course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an introduction to the field of urban economics. It focuses on stylized facts, basic microeconomic concepts, and empirical applications. Special attention is paid to social problems in cities, including housing, public transit, crime, and the role of local governments. 

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Overview

The  Urban Economics. Key Drivers of City Development course at Freie Universität Berlin  aims to make students familiar with economic tools and concepts useful for the analysis of urban issues. More generally, students learn to apply economic theory to real-world problems. A special focus will be placed on evidence and examples from Berlin.

Why do cities exist? Why do firms cluster? Why is economic activity not equally distributed across space? This course addresses the central questions of why cities emerge, what roles cities will continue to play in the economy, and what determines the rise and fall of cities.

With its long and vibrant history, Berlin provides an excellent environment to study and explore various features of the economics of cities. Field trips allow participants to learn more about the past and the future of cities, their functions, their internal spatial structure, and their dynamics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • The Emergence of Cities
  • The Size of Cities
  • Public Transit
  • Crime
  • Housing
  • Land Rent and Use
  • Key information

    Duration

    • Part-time
      • 28 days

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    Language

    English

    Credits

    6 ECTS

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Berlin, Germany

    What 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.

    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher. 
    Required language skills
    • The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      1300 EUR/full
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days.
    • EU/EEA

      1300 EUR/full
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days.

    Tuition fee: 1300 EUR / 1250 EUR for early bird discount

    Living costs for Berlin

    836 - 1340 EUR /month
    Living costs

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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