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    Urban Management and Development

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    Rotterdam, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €19,750.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits

    Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Rotterdam, NL. Tuition is €19,750.

    About the program

    The program covers urban management focusing on socio-spatial dynamics in planning, climate resilience and sustainability, governance and economics of cities, and equitable access to sustainable land and housing. It includes core courses, specialization options, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    #28 Development Studies QS (2025); #107 overall Times Higher Ed (2025)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 90 total with minimum sub-score 20; TOEFL iBT (taken after 21 January 2026) [incomplete in snippet, but listed]
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Score: 6.5, no sub-test lower than 5.5 (Writing sub-test at least 6.0).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year / search year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €13,800.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is €19,750 across 60 required credits.
    Is Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam online or in-person?
    Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam take to complete?
    Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: 6.5 (Dutch grading system), 3.0 (out of 4.0), second class lower, B or an equivalent
    What work-permit options follow Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Urban Management and Development at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam: 1 year orientation year / search year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)