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SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
About the Program
The SPRING program seeks to teach students the following knowledge and skills: Broad intersectoral knowledge and skills across three major areas of regional development planning: Natural resource planning, physical infrastructure planning and socio-economic development planning; The ability to design regional development activities in a pragmatic, problem-solving and proactive way; Expertise in the three main phases of the planning cycle: Analysis, planning and implementation; The ability to reconcile bottom-up participatory planning with top-down planning requirements and the legal framework set by national policies; The ability to use and combine various personal characteristics such as logical thinking, flexibility, creativity as well as organizational and communicative skills. The first year of the SPRING program takes place at TU Dortmund University, followed by a second year at one of its five partner universities in Ghana, Tanzania, the Philippines or Chile. The program awards a M.Sc. degree in "Regional Development Planning and Management".
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The SPRING program seeks to teach students the following knowledge and skills: Broad intersectoral knowledge and skills across three major areas of regional development planning: Natural resource planning, physical infrastructure planning and socio-economic development planning; The ability to design regional development activities in a pragmatic, problem-solving and proactive way; Expertise in the three main phases of the planning cycle: Analysis, planning and implementation; The ability to reconcile bottom-up participatory planning with top-down planning requirements and the legal framework set by national policies; The ability to use and combine various personal characteristics such as logical thinking, flexibility, creativity as well as organizational and communicative skills. The first year of the SPRING program takes place at TU Dortmund University, followed by a second year at one of its five partner universities in Ghana, Tanzania, the Philippines or Chile. The program awards a M.Sc. degree in "Regional Development Planning and Management".
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies at Technische Universität Dortmund?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies at Technische Universität Dortmund
Is SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies 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 SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies 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 SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies 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 SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies? ▼
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.