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Student Guide

Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for all the majors of the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the links at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning is jointly organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and the School of Engineering. The programme is coordinated by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges. Students learn to address such challenges through a curriculum and pedagogical approach that includes interdisciplinary breadth as well as depth in core areas of knowledge, skill and practice. The programme started in autumn 2017 as a joint programme of the University of Helsinki and 911±¬ÁÏÍø. There are two schools participating from Aalto: School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Engineering.

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May challenges the Aalto community to be active together

Take part in events on campus and make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
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Student - Share your views of language use at Aalto by 18 May

Your response is important. The survey will be used to develop general language practices at Aalto.
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Summer course in Italy: Safety of underground transport infrastructure

Apply by 30 May.
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Students arrange fundraiser to tackle youth loneliness

The fundraising is ongoing until 2 May 2026
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Events

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Otaniemi on a sustainable path in May

A variety of events and activities on offer all May to remind people of sustainable choices in mobility.
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Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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Career Design Lab: job search support

We will answer your questions about job hunting and provide feedback on your job application documents.
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Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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How to apply

Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science in Architecture

Urban Studies and Planning

Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics, Master of Science (Technology)

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Tuition fees 

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 15,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 17,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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