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Overview
Due to their environmental impact, cities play a crucial role in the transition towards sustainable societies. Despite the fact that they occupy only 3% of the global terrestrial surface, cities house more than half of the world’s population, consume 7% of its natural resources, and are directly and indirectly responsible for 60 to 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions (UNEP, 2012).
Key facts:
- The urban environment thus acts as a nexus of material flows and nodes for energy, water, consumption and production. Cities are key leverage points that demand our focus if we are to accelerate the necessary transition to circular and sustainable systems, both locally and globally. Learn how to connect urban material, water, and energy flows to build a truly sustainable city.
- This The Circular City - Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem from University of Amsterdam is developed in collaboration with Metabolic, a consulting and venture building company that uses systems thinking to tackle major sustainability challenges.
Programme Structure
What you will do:
- This three-week interdisciplinary and hands-on course unravels the complexity behind truly sustainable urban development.
- The programme uses Amsterdam as case study for analysis and action.
- While immersed within this innovative city, students will learn about several aspects of urban resilience from ecological, economic, and cultural perspectives.
- Through the use of different tools, scientific methods and analysis, students will experience experimental urban design and planning firsthand.
- Inspired and equipped with the right tools and knowledge base, students will return to their home cities ready to step up to the challenge and transform their cities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy Urban Planning View 11 other Short Courses in Urban Planning in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Advanced Bachelor, Masters and working professionals.
- Background: Students should have a strong background in social sciences, with a particular focus in in urban studies, earth sciences, sustainability and other related fields.
- Working professionals with experience in the above fields who wish to continue their education are also welcome to apply.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1750 EUR / full≈ 1750 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1750 EUR / full≈ 1750 EUR / full
Additional Details
Professional fee: €2000.
Living costs
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1000 - 1500 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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