Architects and urban, regional, and landscape planners can often not truly do justice to the complex tasks of urban development with their specific expertise and skills. Urban development requires a multidisciplinary, cooperative approach both because of the complexity of the tasks and the large number of affected and participating actors. The master's program in Urban Design brings together architecture, urban and regional planning, sociology, and landscape architecture. In cooperation with Tongji University in Shanghai, China, you have the opportunity to complete the degree program Urban Design as a double master's degree (dual degree program). Participants in the special program study together for one year in Berlin and for one year in Shanghai.
Urban Design is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discipline located at the intersection of architecture, urban and regional planning, urban sociology, landscape architecture and environmental planning. The program's broad curriculum introduces students to all these disciplines through an integrated approach. The master's program is project-based with a large proportion of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching. In their first semester, students attend the "Urban Design Studio" project. In their second and third semesters, students complete two suitable projects drawn from the Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning master's programs. The program prepares students for careers in design, academia, or leading public planning or administration roles.
Technische Universität Berlin has cooperation agreements with over 300 international universities, offering students a wide range of possibilities to study abroad. Students who participate in an exchange program generally receive a scholarship and waived tuition fees at the host university. Stays last between three and twelve months, depending on the individual program.
Master
German + English
Social Sciences
Urban Design
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
About the Program
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Architects and urban, regional, and landscape planners can often not truly do justice to the complex tasks of urban development with their specific expertise and skills. Urban development requires a multidisciplinary, cooperative approach both because of the complexity of the tasks and the large number of affected and participating actors. The master's program in Urban Design brings together architecture, urban and regional planning, sociology, and landscape architecture. In cooperation with Tongji University in Shanghai, China, you have the opportunity to complete the degree program Urban Design as a double master's degree (dual degree program). Participants in the special program study together for one year in Berlin and for one year in Shanghai.
Urban Design is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discipline located at the intersection of architecture, urban and regional planning, urban sociology, landscape architecture and environmental planning. The program's broad curriculum introduces students to all these disciplines through an integrated approach. The master's program is project-based with a large proportion of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching. In their first semester, students attend the "Urban Design Studio" project. In their second and third semesters, students complete two suitable projects drawn from the Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning master's programs. The program prepares students for careers in design, academia, or leading public planning or administration roles.
Technische Universität Berlin has cooperation agreements with over 300 international universities, offering students a wide range of possibilities to study abroad. Students who participate in an exchange program generally receive a scholarship and waived tuition fees at the host university. Stays last between three and twelve months, depending on the individual program.
Urban Design is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discipline located at the intersection of architecture, urban and regional planning, urban sociology, landscape architecture and environmental planning. The program's broad curriculum introduces students to all these disciplines through an integrated approach. The master's program is project-based with a large proportion of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching. In their first semester, students attend the "Urban Design Studio" project. In their second and third semesters, students complete two suitable projects drawn from the Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning master's programs. The program prepares students for careers in design, academia, or leading public planning or administration roles.
Technische Universität Berlin has cooperation agreements with over 300 international universities, offering students a wide range of possibilities to study abroad. Students who participate in an exchange program generally receive a scholarship and waived tuition fees at the host university. Stays last between three and twelve months, depending on the individual program.
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How do I apply to Urban Design at Technische Universität Berlin Institut für Technische Akustik?
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 Urban Design at Technische Universität Berlin Institut für Technische Akustik
Is Urban Design at Technische Universität Berlin Institut für Technische Akustik taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Urban Design 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 Urban Design at Technische Universität Berlin Institut für Technische Akustik? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Urban Design? ▼
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 Berlin Institut für Technische Akustik — 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.