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| Application Deadline: | June 1 (EEA); March 1(Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,600 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leuven
The Master of Human Settlements addresses rapid urbanisation in the developing world and contemporary urban transformations within the scope of sustainable development.
This intensive programme is to be completed in one full year, starting in September. It focuses on issues of housing, building and urban development in a context of development with scarce resources and pressing social and environmental constraints.
Architecture, Urbanism and Spatial Planning are the core disciplines of the programme. Contributions from economics, geography and anthropology, amongst others, complement this core. The Master of Human Settlements is recognized by the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) as an International Course Programme (ICP). It is partly funded by the Directorate General of International Cooperation (DGIC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Upon the successful completion of this programme, you will have acquired:
* Thorough understanding of the dynamic and multifunctional aspects of the constructed environment through critical analysis of approaches in architecture, construction, urbanism (including urban design) and spatial planning
* Skill in interventions reflecting context-responsive concepts of sustainable development and dealing with different levels of the constructed environment (from individual buildings to entire cities)
* Skill in stimulating exchange and feedback between academic theory and day-to-day practice
* Skill in cost control on all scale levels
* Sufficient knowledge and skills to participate in research on these topics
Potential areas of employment for graduates from the MaHS programme are numerous and widespread. Many alumni work as civil servants in urban development agencies in cities or national governments. Others are independent professionals in the field of urban design, planning, and community development. They display highly recognized professional expertise in private architecture offices as well as in leadership and policymaking positions in regional, national, and international human settlements institutions, such as UNCHS or UEPP.
Several graduates have started an academic career by obtaining a PhD, and some of them have become professors. The MaHS programme produces interdisciplinary graduates capable of understanding and managing the complexity of urban development as well as promoting sustainable territorial transformations.
Contents
The programme´s main components are the following:
* a core package of compulsory courses dealing with human settlements in development, developmental and managerial aspects of sustainable development, design studio´s, study tours and a thesis;
* a range of courses from which you choose a minimum of 10 credits, focusing on subjects such as Architecture and Urban Studies, Rational Design and Construction or Urbanism and Strategic Planning;
* further elective courses to be chosen from a broader selection.
In addition to the regular faculty, international visiting staff also support the programme.
The programme adapts easily to the cultures, backgrounds and interests of all its students.
Design Studio
work is an important part of the MaHS programme. Two full days are spent in the studio every week on a particular project for a full semester. Students will work in teams, and also complete an individual project exhibited at the end of each semester.
Guest lectures and seminars
form another important part of the programme. Some are compulsory; others are optional. The programme benefits from its organisers' worldwide contacts in the fields of human settlements and urbanism, offering students a unique combination of expertise and case studies through weekly lectures.
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Take testRequirements
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
- Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture
- Master of Science in Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture (after 5 years of study)
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file and additional intake:
- Master of Science in Landscape Architecture
- Master of Science in Spatial Planning
- Master of Science in Urban Planning / Design
- Master of Science in another relevant discipline provided the candidate has additional proven professional experience in human settlements (with a minimum of 4 years, normally 5 years of study)
- A letter of motivation and, if possible, a portfolio clearly demonstrating the applicant's sound professional intentions and relevant experience
- TOEFL (Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 - 80 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6.5 - 7 pt.)
Extra admission requirements upon application
* A letter of motivation and, if possible, a portfolio clearly demonstrating the applicant’s sound professional intentions and relevant experience
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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