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    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

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    Stockholm, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 360,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Stockholm, SE. Tuition is SEK 360,000.

    About the program

    The programme focuses on the correlation between the built environment and social, economic, and institutional forces in sustainable urban development. It offers profiles in Environment and Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, and Urban Planning and Design, with coursework in studios, projects, and a degree project.

    Focus: both
    QS Architecture/Built Environment #20 (2020)

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 90 (20 in written test)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5 (no section lower than 5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is SEK 360,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.
    What work-permit options follow Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology: 12 months job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)