Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the University of Groningen

How to design innovative policy solutions for pressing environmental, water and road infrastructure problems?

Then the international Master's programme in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning (EIP) will fit you well. The programme is unique in integrating three elements: (1) the analysis of urban and regional planning strategies and governance approaches for highly dynamic and complex situations, (2) international comparative research and learning, and (3) a focus on environmental, water and infrastructure related challenges. Bringing these elements together, you will examine policy programs for flood resilient cities, integrated road infrastructure solutions and tools for more environmental friendly urban en regional development.

You will be part of an international classroom with students originating from different regions across the globe, some of them having experience in planning practice already. Our dedicated staff, will challenge you to rethinking real life planning problems by integrating concepts like self-organization, adaptive capacity and transition management. Through a mix of interactive teaching methods you will strengthen your collaboration and communication skills, and your ability to work and think independently.

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Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the University of Groningen

• Comparative Research and Planning Practice (5 EC)    
• EIP: Interactive Workshop (5 EC)    
• Planning Theory (5 EC)    
• Dilemmas in Infrastructure Planning (5 EC)    
• Restricted Elective: Planning Methods for Smart Governance (ID) or Project and Programme Management (ID) (5 EC)    
• Master's Thesis Environmental and Infrastructure Planning (20 EC)  
• Reinventing Environmental Planning (5 EC)    
• Transitions in Water Management (5 EC)    
• Optional course (5 EC)

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Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the University of Groningen

The Master opens up a wide field of potential careers in both the public domain and the private sectors. 

Our graduates:

• Work in Governments: as policy advisors at international, national, provincial and local offices in charge of spatial planning, transportation or water management.
• Work in Consultancy: as project managers national and international firms in engineering, design and sustainability.
• Start their own business or go into research.

How we boost your future career

We support you in developing a rich set of tools as well as a reflexive attitude that allows you to create innovative solutions for sustainability and resilience of cities and regions.

Strategic partnerships with organizations in planning practice:

• National Agency on Public Works and Water Management, Witteveen+Bos Engineering and Consultancy, Royal HaskoningDHVEngineering, design and project management
• Guest lectures, field trips and workshops embedded in the course
• 3x per year 'A day in planning practice', with company visits
• Excursions and 'Meet-alumni' events organised by our student organizations
• 2x per year the Graduate Research Day. A networking event to meet future employers

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Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the University of Groningen

To be admitted to this Master’s you need to have a Bachelor degree in one of the following: spatial planning, urban/regional planning, urban/regional development, environmental management, human geography, land use planning and management, public administration (*with a focus on spatial analysis and issues, e.g. minor related to urban planning or human geography), landscape architecture, water management**, civil / transport engineering** (**with some basic knowledge on policy making, e.g. minor related to public administration, governance or policy).

To prove your English proficiency, we accept the following certificates: IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section; TOEFL internet based: Overall: 90, Reading: 18, Listening: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 21; Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE)

We furthermore ask you to submit a proof of academic writing.

The application deadline for beginning on 1 September is 1 May of the same year.

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Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the University of Groningen

If you are looking for a 2 year master, we offer five Double Degree programmes. You can also integrate EIP with our two year Research Master in Spatial Sciences. Also we offer two Double Degree programmes: Development Planning and Infrastructure Management (with ITB Bandung, Indonesia) and Water and Coastal Management (with University of Oldenburg, Germany).

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