Student Guide

Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for all the majors of the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the links at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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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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Changes to registration times for period III English courses

Sign up for English courses by 16 December!
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You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
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The course takes place online from January to April 2026 and face-to-face in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2026.

Events

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For Aalto community Information sessions, Students

Info Session on ARTS Study and Internship Opportunities Abroad

Come and here more about ARTS' internationalization opportunities abroad!
Invitation to 'OPEN DOOORS' event from 13:00 to 15:00, with coffee, tea, snacks, and good company.
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Booster Open Doors (Period II)

Join "Booster Open Doors" Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 for advice on grants & projects. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company!
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Exchange Glögi Event

At the exchange event on 27 November 2025, you will receive help and tips for advancing your own exchange or other international study plans. The event will also offer Christmas drink "glögi" and treats.
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The Language Centre invites students to join the language day!

Come to hear about the courses we offer at the Language Centre, meet the teachers and chat with them, taste candies from different countries, collect overall patches, and play games to test your language skills!

How to apply

Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science 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

Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics, Master of Science (Technology)

USP in real estate economics is a challenging, collaborative master’s for ambitious students ready to lead the growth of 21st century cities.

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Tuition fees 

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 15,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 17,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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