Strategic Urban and Regional planning
Our cities and regions are currently facing fundamental challenges related to climate change, globalization, urbanization, digitalization, and social inequality. Strategic urban and regional planning is one of the most powerful tools for (re)shaping long-term development and creating the sustainable cities and regions of tomorrow.
An interdisciplinary approach to change
The master’s programme offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of societal change and strengthen your ability to engage in complex planning processes and agendas, in collaboration with citizens and other stakeholders. It spans multiple disciplines and is designed for students seeking an interdisciplinary approach to today’s societal challenges, with a particular focus on regional development issues in European countries.
Building sustainable cities and regions
Strategic Urban and Regional Planning is a future-oriented, interdisciplinary field focused on shaping the long-term development of cities, towns, and regions. It combines spatial planning, policymaking, and sustainability. The curriculum provides comprehensive training in urban and regional planning, with a strong emphasis on strategic approaches. Core components include identifying and managing planning issues within complex social, environmental, and economic contexts. You will develop skills in conducting research, formulating strategies, and coordinating planning efforts at various societal levels.
Learning through research and practice
Our teaching is closely integrated with advanced research in urban and regional planning. The programme ensures direct engagement with ongoing research and maintains strong partnerships with public and private sector organizations, offering real-world learning opportunities. You can tailor your studies to align with your interests, professional goals, or area of expertise.
Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.
ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus Tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.
Jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, prie anketos būtinai turi prisegti šį užpildytą dokumentą, patvirtinantį, kad studijuoji ir šiais metais baigsi savo studijas. Dokumentas turi būti patvirtinas universiteto administracijos.
Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą. Taip pat turi pateikti savo bakalauro studijų programos aprašą (syllabus), kad įrodytum, jog esi įgijęs reikiamą kreditų skaičių konkrečiuose dalykuose.
Pastaba! Motyvacinis ir rekomendacinis laiškai yra NEprivalomi dokumentas stojant į šio universiteto programas.
Svarbu, jog anglų kalbos testo sertifikatą ir visus kitus reikalingus dokumentus atsiųstum iki balandžio 10d. Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
IELTS – 6.5 (ne mažiau nei 5.5 iš kiekvienos dalies).
TOEFL - 90. Ne mažiau 20 (iš 30) taškų turi būti surinkta writing dalyje. TOEFL testo rezultatai privalo būti nusiųsti tiesiogiai iš centro, kuriame laikei testą.
Išimtis! Asmenims, turintiems brandos atestatą, kuriame nurodytas anglų kalbos B2 lygis anglų kalbos testo laikyti nereikia
Selection will be based on academic merits.
Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning or other relevant subject area.
This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of careers related to urban and regional planning. Addressing planning challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from multiple academic fields. Few universities offer as broad and integrated a perspective as Linköping University (LiU), where faculty members come from diverse academic backgrounds.
The programme lays a strong foundation for a career in urban and regional planning. Our graduates hold positions such as strategic planner, environmental strategist, digital strategist, planning manager, traffic planner, comprehensive planner, regional developer, planning architect, urban planning project manager, and external analyst.
You will be qualified for roles in municipalities, regional associations, county councils, government agencies, private companies, consultancies, universities, and non-profit organisations. Additionally, the programme provides eligibility for doctoral studies.
