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Technische Universität Dortmund
Master English Social Sciences

Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING)

Master

About the Program

SPRING combines intensive training in development theories and strategies, planning concepts and methods, and implementation and monitoring tools with practice-oriented field studies aimed at elaborating regional development plans and programmes in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The programme focuses on the specific cultural and socio-economic contexts in the developing world. SPRING places its emphasis on development management at the level between macro-regional and community-based planning. Development planning is seen as a problem-oriented management tool with the following objectives: to identify development problems, trends, resources, constraints and potentials to formulate development objectives, policies and strategies to design plans and programmes to assess environmental impacts of plans and programmes to organise target group participation and decision making processes to apply instruments for programme implementation and management to evaluate and monitor plans and programmes
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SPRING combines intensive training in development theories and strategies, planning concepts and methods, and implementation and monitoring tools with practice-oriented field studies aimed at elaborating regional development plans and programmes in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The programme focuses on the specific cultural and socio-economic contexts in the developing world. SPRING places its emphasis on development management at the level between macro-regional and community-based planning. Development planning is seen as a problem-oriented management tool with the following objectives: to identify development problems, trends, resources, constraints and potentials to formulate development objectives, policies and strategies to design plans and programmes to assess environmental impacts of plans and programmes to organise target group participation and decision making processes to apply instruments for programme implementation and management to evaluate and monitor plans and programmes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING) at Technische Universität Dortmund

Is Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING) at Technische Universität Dortmund taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING) programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING) at Technische Universität Dortmund?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING)?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Technische Universität Dortmund — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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