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Overview
Due to their environmental impact, cities play a crucial role in the transition towards sustainable societies. Despite the fact that they occupy only 3% of the global terrestrial surface, cities house more than half of the world’s population, consume 7% of its natural resources, and are directly and indirectly responsible for 60 to 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions (UNEP, 2012).
Key facts:
- The urban environment thus acts as a nexus of material flows and nodes for energy, water, consumption and production. Cities are key leverage points that demand our focus if we are to accelerate the necessary transition to circular and sustainable systems, both locally and globally. Learn how to connect urban material, water, and energy flows to build a truly sustainable city.
- This The Circular City - Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem from University of Amsterdam is developed in collaboration with Metabolic, a consulting and venture building company that uses systems thinking to tackle major sustainability challenges.
Programme Structure
What you will do:
- This three-week interdisciplinary and hands-on course unravels the complexity behind truly sustainable urban development.
- The programme uses Amsterdam as case study for analysis and action. While immersed within this innovative city, students will learn about several aspects of urban resilience from ecological, economic, and cultural perspectives.
- Through the use of different tools, scientific methods and analysis, students will experience experimental urban design and planning firsthand. Inspired and equipped with the right tools and knowledge base, students will return to their home cities ready to step up to the challenge and transform their cities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy Urban Planning View 17 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in NetherlandsAcademic 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
Please have the following supporting documents ready to upload to the online application form, and select the appropriate programme from the dropdown menu:
- A scan of your passport
- A copy of your transcripts
- An up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume
- A letter of motivation of approximately 400-500 words stating your interest in the sustainable transition of cities to circular economies. In your letter, describe a city or neighborhood that you are familiar with (from your home context) and strategize a potential circular/sustainable intervention. This could include urban ecology, architecture, resilience, material and/or energy flows.
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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