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Are you eager to reflect on urban design and its impact on future generations? Join the internationally oriented Master Urbanism at Fontys Academy of the Arts. Learn to master connecting social, cultural, political, economic, and technological parameters through design.
You gain a global view and practical solutions for real-world challenges.
And interacting with other art students greatly enhances your development.
Start working as a registred (independent) urbanist, right after graduation.
The Fontys Master Urbanism programme blends theory, design, and practical skills. You’ll explore philosophy, economy, and history while engaging in project-based learning. Gain real-world experience at your workplace, preparing you for a dynamic urbanist career.
These theories help you understand the underlying processes of society.
About an inclusive city or it's sustainable relationship with the landscape.
Make good use of the personal attention of the involved and accessible team.
The first year immerses you in foundational courses, developing your designer attitude. In years 2 and 3, engage in eight studio projects, workshops, and international study trips. Culminating in year 4, tackle urgent societal issues through a comprehensive graduation studio.
After completing the Fontys master Urbanism, you can register in the Dutch architect's register. As an urbanist, you will adopt an integrated, design-oriented approach to complex environmental issues. This gives you varied career prospects in urbanism and related fields.
Check the full admission requirements to see which qualifications allow you to enrol.
Admission requirements for EEA, NON-EEA en Dutch students for the master’s degree programme are:
Is your study not mentioned? Contact us and we can talk about the possibilities.
More informationDiscover our campus: beautiful and well-equipped study spaces, trendy coffee corners, and pleasant campus squares. Everything for your growth and enjoyment!
Use our tuition fees indicator and understand the monthly living expenses for international students in the Netherlands, ranging from EUR 900 to EUR 1,100.
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September
Master
Part-time
4 year(s)
Tilburg
Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.
Please note! If you wish to apply for housing through Fontys, the application deadline is June 15
The research universities train students for the independent practice of science and academic research, whereas the universities of applied sciences focus more on the application of knowledge and the direct preparation of students for their professional careers. Fontys Academy of the Arts is a university of applied sciences.
You can be admitted to this Master's programme if you have a Bachelor's degree in academic or higher professional education.
Yes. The portfolio should showcase your design and analytical skills. The motivation letter explains your professional ambitions and reasons for choosing Fontys.
The master’s programme is based in Tilburg, a creative and accessible city in the south of the Netherlands, close to Rotterdam and Eindhoven.
The course is structured as a 40-week intensive program. You’ll spend one day per week working in the Design Studio at Fontys in Tilburg. In addition, you’ll spend around 10 hours per week on self-study and 20 hours on practical work. You’ll also attend theory classes once a week.
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