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The award
MSc
How long you will study
24 months
Domestic course fees
EUR 2060
Would you like to study topics in development planning and infrastructure management in two different countries? Then this double degree is the right choice for you.
The Faculty of Spatial Sciences in Groningen and the Departmentof Regional and City Planning in Bandung combine their strengths inthis double degree. The course lasts for twenty-four months. You will spend the first twelve months in Indonesia and the secondtwelve months in the Netherlands.
The programme is designed to provide individuals and governmentofficials with the professional capability to deal with planningrelated activities. You will focus on local as well as centrallevels in both the developed and the developing world. You will betrained to address spatial problems and to tackle complicatedsituations in an efficient and effective way.
The curriculum focuses on theories in the field of planning, for example in planning and management of natural resources. Inaddition, you will be trained to handle decision-making processes.Furthermore, this degree will provide you with the skills toimprove and develop infrastructure planning and management in thecontext of urban and regional development.
See the website of the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) formore information and you can find more information aboutthe double degree.
Would you like to study topics in Development Planning and Infrastructure Management in two different countries? Then this double degree is the right choice for you.
The Faculty of Spatial Sciences in Groningen and the Departmentof Regional and City Planning in Bandung combine their strengths inthis double degree. The course lasts for twenty-four months. You will spend the first twelve months in Indonesia and the secondtwelve months in the Netherlands.
The programme is designed to provide individuals and governmentofficials with the professional capability to deal with planningrelated activities. You will focus on local as well as centrallevels in both the developed and the developing world. You will betrained to address spatial problems and to tackle complicatedsituations in an efficient and effective way.
The curriculum focuses on theories in the field of planning, for example in planning and management of natural resources. Inaddition, you will be trained to handle decision-making processes.Furthermore, this degree will provide you with the skills toimprove and develop infrastructure planning and management in thecontext of urban and regional development.
See the website of the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) formore information and you can find more information about the master at ITB.
After your studies
Job prospects
As a graduate, you can work in governmental agencies,consultancies, and non-profit organizations as an expert in thefield of developmental planning and infrastructural management. Itis also possible to expand your knowledge as a researcher at a university or other knowledge institute.
During the programme at the University of Groningen we offersupport for your career preparation. The Career Services areprovided by the Careers Company and the UG Career Services.
More information about the Careers Company: http://www.rug.nl/(...)careers-company-frw/More information about the UG Career Services: http://www.rug.nl/next/
As a graduate, you can work in governmental agencies,consultancies, and non-profit organizations as an expert in thefield of developmental planning and infrastructural management. Itis also possible to expand your knowledge as a researcher at a university or other knowledge institute.
During the programme at the University of Groningen we offersupport for your career preparation. The Career Services areprovided by the Careers Company and the UG Career Services.
More information about the Careers Company: http://www.rug.nl/(...)careers-company-frw/More information about the UG Career Services: http://www.rug.nl/next/
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Admission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| grade average | For admission at ITB: A minimum GPA of bachelor degree is 3.00(or equivalent) |
| language test | For admission at ITB : TOEFL score is a minimum of 500 (or otherproof of English proficiency) For admission in Groningen:comparable to TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5. Cambridge Certificate ofProficiency in English (A,B,C). Cambridge Certificate in AdvancedEnglish (A,B,C). Exemptions: Native English speakers or diplomaholders from United States of America, Canada, Australia, NewZealand, United Kingdom, Ireland. |
| other admission requirements | For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link:http://usm.itb.ac.id/international/ The second year you study EIP in Groningen. Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) andOctober-November (Semester 2). Service Desk for international students: http://www.international.itb.ac.id/web/ |
Admission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| grade average | For admission at ITB: A minimum GPA of bachelor degree is 3.00(or equivalent) |
| other admission requirements | For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link:http://usm.itb.ac.id/international/ The second year you study EIP in Groningen. Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) andOctober-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts inAugust. Service Desk for international students at ITB: http://www.international.itb.ac.id/web/ Contact for post graduate international student at ITB: http://usm.itb.ac.id/international/ |
Registration procedure
For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link:http://usm.itb.ac.id/international/
The second year you study EIP in Groningen.
Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) andOctober-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts inAugust.
Service Desk for international students at ITB
Contact for post graduate international student at ITB.
Language requirements
| Exam | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL paper based | 500 |
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Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law
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