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7/15/2026Developments in society, the economy, and the environment have resulted in a continual change in structures and forms of urbanization. Urban and regional planners must understand and analyze this process so that they can sustainably steer it with targeted interventions. The bachelors program in Urban and Regional Planning prepares you for this task by combining content from various disciplines. You benefit from a combination of design, engineering, sociological, economic, ecological, legal, cultural, and historical aspects that are taught in close cooperation with other TU institutes. As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply to the Urban and Regional Planning program. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications. The Urban and Regional Planning masters program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. The bachelors program in Urban and Regional Planning is a project program with a high proportion of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching in the form of student projects. In the program's compulsory component, you must complete modules totaling 138 credit points including an internship and the bachelor's thesis. In the compulsory elective component of urban and regional planning, modules totaling 24 credit points must be taken.The elective component includes modules totaling 18 credit points. The objectives and structure of the program as well as the examination requirements and details on how the examinations are carried out are set down in the study and examination regulations. There is a proposed course schedule for the degree program. This is a recommendation for how to complete the degree program within the standard period of study of six semesters. You can find this as an annex to the study and examination regulations. The most current version of the regulations applies to applicants. The bachelors degree program in Urban and Regional Planning is modular in design. A module combines curriculum content relating to a specific topic. Modules often include a variety of different study and teaching formats such as lectures, practical tutorials, seminars, and practical projects. Students are required to earn a specific number of credit points and complete certain coursework and assessments in each module. A current overview of all modules is available in TU Berlins module transfer system (MTS). The MTS also provides an overview of which modules are mandatory for your degree program and which are elective. Detailed module descriptions provide information about the contents of modules, learning objectives, participation requirements, workload, types of assessment, etc. The module catalogue is based on the study and examination regulations. The most current version of the regulations applies to applicants. The degree program also includes mandatory internships outside of the university totaling 240 hours (typically 6-8 weeks). Further information is available in the programs internship regulations. You can generally complete parts of the program abroad, either in the form of study abroad or internships. General information concerning stays abroad is available from the TU Berlin International Office (study abroad) or the Career Service (internships abroad). The bachelors program aims to provide an integrated perspective of urban and regional planning as planning practice is often both interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary. After completing the program, you are able to understand and analyze current situations and problems at different skill levels. You can prepare concepts focused on solutions that take into consideration scientific, political, cultural, and ethical aspects as well as structure and moderate these concepts using relevant planning and legal standards either on your own or in a team. The bachelors program qualifies you for a career in urban and regional planning. You are prepared for tasks in public administration, with project management associations, in planning offices, and in other related institutions and facilities. The program also provides a basis for a masters program in the area of urban and regional planning, urban planning, land-use planning, or urban studies. Website of the Degree Program Questions about the degree program: Course Guidance and Student Infotalk (in German) Recognition of previously acquired credits: Examination Board Subject-specific Counseling and Services Office of Academic and Student Affairs of the Faculty General guidance and choosing the right degree program: Academic Advising Service Application and enrollment: Office of Student Affairs
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Public
Germany
Berlin
Brandenburg
No
6 Semester
Winter
180 ECTS
Full Time
General Requirement: DSH-2, DSH-3, GDS, KDS, ZOP, DSD II, DSP II, TestDaF (4-4-4-4), telc C1 Hochschule, FSP Deutsch, German Gymnasium diploma, ÖSD C2, German-taught degree (DE/AT/CH)
Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Freeper Semester
Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester
Semester Contribution: 380
Winter: With German certificates: 1) Restricted (NC): Jun 1 - Jul 15 2) Admission-free: Jun 16 - Aug 31 With foreign certificates: 1) Restricted (NC): May 1 - Jul 15 2) Admission-free: May 1 - Aug 31
ApplicationEndDate: 15 July 2026 at UTC
ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 15 July 2026 at UTC
Application via Uni-Assist for International applicants. Application via Online portal for German applicants. 1. Uni-Assist - https://www.uni-assist.de/en/ 2. Portal Link - https://zulapp.zuv.tu-berlin.de/qisserver/servlet/de.his.servlet.RequestDispatcherServlet?state=wimma&stg=n&imma=einl
