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1. Study a Master degree in Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) at VGU and you will:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the key concepts in urban studies, architecture, planning and design.

  • Be able to critically analyze and assess growing problems in urban areas and to develop appropriate solutions from different aspects (architecture, social sciences, ecological and institutional aspects).

  • Be able to work with different teams, build up a world-wide network of professional contacts, coordinate and connect individual project elements to each other.

  • Have a strong connection with domestic and international research organizations and other industries in the field of urban development.

  • Experience an international education environment with German standards.

2. Career opportunities:

  • Graduate students can then apply for a variety of positions in the public, non-profit, and private sectors, as well as in various disciplines such as urban governance, urban planning, urban design, construction, real estate, energy, and water.

  • The career path in the industry: 

    • Development Manager, real estate

    • Project Manager, economic development

    • Planner, city government

    • Planner, consulting

    • Associate Planner, urban consulting

    • Research Associate, international urban development nonprofit Founder, international NGO

    • Project Planner and Analyst, nonprofit

    • Planner, multidisciplinary design firm

    • Consultant, Urban Planning & Development firm

    • Architect/Urban Designer, multidisciplinary design firm

3. Program Structure:

  • Award: Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development 

  • Joint degree from Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUD), Germany and Vietnamese-German University (VGU)

  • Full-time | 2 Years | 4 semesters | Includes three semesters of coursework and one semester of master thesis

  • The study program met the standards for accreditation as part of the Swiss Agency for Accreditation and Quality Assurance's system accreditation at the Technical University of Darmstadt (AAQ)

Semester 1: 

  • Vietnamese (and German) Law of Property and Planning

  • Methodology of Empirical Analysis

  • Basics of GIS

  • English Scientific Writing

  • Urban Development and Architecture of Cities

Semester 2:

  • Water in Urban Development

  • Valuation Methods of Urban Development

  • Green Buildings

  • Infrastructure

  • Urban Construction Technologies

Semester 3:

  • Urban Development and Governance

  • Ecological Management in Urban Development

  • Urban-Rural Partnerships

  • Instruments of Spatial Planning

  • Traffic and Transportation

  • Multidisciplinary Project

Semester 4:

  • Master thesis

4. Admission requirements:

Are you qualified? Please check the admission requirements as below:

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geography, Development Studies, Property and land management, or related fields; with a minimum GPA of 6.5/10 or more.

What do I need to prepare? 

  • Personal Identity card/ Passport

  • Bachelor's degree, Bachelor’s academic transcripts

  • English certificates, IELTS or TOEFL (if any)

5. Scholarships:

  • Merit scholarship: The VGU Talent Scholarship is one of the most prestigious studies at the Vietnam-German University (VGU). This scholarship is awarded to both successful candidates and current students at VGU, based on academic performance or outstanding academic results. Talent scholarships are awarded to 30% of students at the school, not limited to faculty/disciplines 

  • WUS Scholarship:  provide financial support to students with good academic records and difficult economic circumstances. Scholarship sponsored by the Hessen State Department of Economy, Energy, Transport, and Regional Development (HMWEVL)

  • VGU Friendship Association Scholarship, which is supported by the VGU Friendship Association and sponsored by the Hessen State Department of Economy, Energy, Transport and Development (HMWEVL).

  • The German Academy Exchange Agency (DAAD) scholarship, aimed at promoting student and scientist exchange programs in Germany.

  • Industry scholarships: Click Here to Learn more

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6. Tuition fees:

  • Apply for Vietnamese students: 31,600,000 VND

  • For international students: 47,400,000 VND

Send us your inquiries:

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