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    Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities

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    Vaasa, FIMScIn-person2 years
    €8,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    40
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Vaasa, FI. Tuition is €8,000.

    About the program

    Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme focusing on sustainable urban development pillars: energy, transportation, buildings, urban planning, and information and communication technology. University of Vaasa provides a 30 ECTS Smart Grid Solutions module on smart energy solutions and new technologies with business models.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90 (from secondary sources; official pages list B2 level without specific number, TOEFL mentioned but score not in snippets)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5 (overall, with no band below 5.5 in some sources)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years residence permit to look for work or start a business (Finland)

    €10,800.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa is €8,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa online or in-person?
    Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa is offered in-person.
    How long does Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa take to complete?
    Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa cohort?
    Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa?
    Post-completion work rights for Master's Programme in Smart Cities and Communities at University of Vaasa: 2 years residence permit to look for work or start a business (Finland)