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Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning
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The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning is jointly organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and the School of Engineering. The programme is coordinated by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges. Students learn to address such challenges through a curriculum and pedagogical approach that includes interdisciplinary breadth as well as depth in core areas of knowledge, skill and practice. The programme started in autumn 2017 as a joint programme of the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. There are two schools participating from Aalto: School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Engineering.
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Supporting your study wellbeing, December 2023
Dear student, the semester is approaching its end, and we hope the past months of studying have gone well for you. Remember that Aalto University provides various services to support your study ability and wellbeing. For more information, please see our current services.
New Sisu features for cross-institutional studies at Aalto
Some Aalto courses will begin limited use of Sisu’s cross-institutional features during Period III.
Change in Sisu on alumni data authorisation; now included with graduation request
The previous data disclosure statement about giving consent to save data in the alumni partner institution system has been removed.
Apply by 15 December for a real life research project on the sustainability of oceans
The ten week course consists of online assignments and three weeks in Lisbon. Apply by 15 December.Events

Art, Life and Entrepreneurship: 'Niche Quest' Poster Exhibition
The Art, Life & Entrepreneurship course inspires students to explore the intersection of creativity and commerce.
Art, Life and Entrepreneurship: 'Niche Quest' Poster Exhibition
The Art, Life & Entrepreneurship course inspires students to explore the intersection of creativity and commerce.
Art, Life and Entrepreneurship: 'Niche Quest' Poster Exhibition
The Art, Life & Entrepreneurship course inspires students to explore the intersection of creativity and commerce.
Art, Life and Entrepreneurship: 'Niche Quest' Poster Exhibition
The Art, Life & Entrepreneurship course inspires students to explore the intersection of creativity and commerce.How to apply
Urban Studies and Planning, M.Sc in Architecture
"A diverse group of students with different backgrounds is inspiring. Every teacher has a different expertise and some different perspective to bring to the discussion, and the topics we learned broadened my knowledge of the city from very different perspectives”

Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics, Master of Science (Technology)
In the Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics you develop into a real estate professional with strong understanding of urban government, policy-making and planning.

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